Relação entre menopausa e disfunção sexual: uma revisão da literatura.

Abstract

Introduction: Menopause represents a period that involves hormonal, physical, psychological and social imbalances, and has been widely studied due to its great impact on female sexual function. This phase can lead to the development of sexual dysfunctions, such as problems with desire, arousal, orgasm and pain, which can significantly affect health and well-being. Being a condition that can occur in different age groups and is recognized as a widespread problem in society, requiring attention and appropriate interventions. Objective: To gather and analyze evidence on factors related to sexual dysfunction in menopausal patients and their treatments, through a systematic literature review. Methods: To carry out the research, the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database was used, searching for publications in Portuguese and published in the last 10 years. With regard to the selection of studies, it was carried out according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria established in this review. Results: 7 publications were selected for critical analysis. The studies addressed several consequences related to menopause, among them, genital dystopia, vaginal dryness and decreased sexual desire related to the decrease in sex hormones. Conclusion: The present study found that it is critical to provide a caring environment that includes offering emotional support, relevant information and treatment options to deal with the challenges and symptoms associated with menopause and sexual dysfunction.