Disfunção sexual em mulheres climatéricas atendidas em um centro de especialidade no Centro-Sul de Sergipe

Abstract

Introduction: Sexuality comprises thoughts and behaviors inherent to human beings, manifesting themselves throughout life. Sexual dysfunction has a multifactorial origin, influenced by biological aspects, social and family context, and can be classified as primary, when it begins concomitantly with the first sexual activities, or secondary, if it is acquired after normal sexual function. The literature reveals that sexual dysfunction may be associated with the climacteric period, which corresponds to the transition from the reproductive to the non reproductive phase of women. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in climacteric women treated at a Specialty Center. Methods: This is an observational, cross sectional study, with a quantitative approach, carried out at the Centro Humanizado da Mulher e Criança (CHMC), in the city of Lagarto, Sergipe, from March to September 2023, with application of the instrument Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Results: The research consisted of 87 participants, aged between 40 and 65 years old, the majority of participants had incomplete primary education, with an income of less than two minimum years, self-declared as mixed race, living in urban areas, with at least one child, married, heterosexual and Catholic. The majority of study participants (51.7%) have sexual dysfunction. The desire, motivation and orgasm domains have a greater relationship with sexual dysfunction. No significant association was observed between epidemiological profile and sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: During the climacteric period there is a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction. It is important to consider the needs and difficulties of women in the climate, to promote quality of life and therapeutic interventions, when necessary. Therefore, it is hoped that the results of this study will serve as a basis for further research related to female sexual health.