Hormonal replacement therapy and quality of sex life among women in climateric

Authors

  • Regina Célia Souza Brito UFPA
  • Sheila Tetsume Makiama UFPA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v12i2.9644

Keywords:

climacteric, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, quality of life

Abstract

Climateric is characterized by a gradual decline of sexual hormones due the loss of ovarian follicular activity. The decrease produces physical changes, such as elasticity and vaginal lubrication reduction, causing discomfort during sexual intercourse. Therefore, Hormone Replacement Therapy (TRH) is considered an important treatment for pre and post menopausal women. This study aimed to assess sex life quality of women between 40 and 60 years of age and the possible correlation with hormone therapy. Ninety-two women, public workers, with high educational levels, voluntarily answered a self-report questionnaire. Data were collected and analyzed following ethical standards for human research. A possible correlation was found between age and lack of vaginal lubrication. However, no significant relation was observed between hormone therapy and the absence of sexual difficulties. The results suggest that sex life quality maintenance is not only dependent on physiological variables but also on social and marital variables. It is suggested that more research with a similar sample should be conducted, as well as an evaluation of the effects of hormone therapy combined with psychotherapy.

Keywords: climacteric; menopause; hormone replacement therapy; quality of life.

Author Biographies

Regina Célia Souza Brito, UFPA

Prof.ª Dr.ª do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Teoria e Pesquisa do Comportamento; Área: Bases Biológicas do Comportamento.

Sheila Tetsume Makiama, UFPA

Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Teoria e Pesquisa do Comportamento. Área: Bases Biológicas do Comportamento.

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Brito, R. C. S., & Makiama, S. T. (2008). Hormonal replacement therapy and quality of sex life among women in climateric. Interação Em Psicologia, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/psi.v12i2.9644

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2008)

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