Understand the factors why women stop having sex during menopause
Summary
Menopause can greatly affect women’s libido, but maintaining sexual activity is important for women’s health.
Sex is a huge taboo at every moment of life. But, in menopause, it is an even less discussed topic. Many women even stop having sexual intercourse at this point in their life, despite the numerous benefits that the practice can bring during this phase characterized by a decline in hormone levels and symptoms such as hot flashes, excessive sweating, mood changes and decreased of functionality and desire. sexual.
“A number of factors can damage libido during menopause, causing women to stop having sex. But we mainly have a hormonal problem. The decline in hormone levels compromises sexual desire and response”, says gynecologist Igor Padovesi, member of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), the International Menopause Society (IMS) and associated with the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations ( Febrasgo). “Moreover, during menopause, many women are already in that phase of very long and lasting relationships, which is a factor that clearly harms eroticism and to the frequency of relationships”.
But the doctor emphasizes that it is essential for women to maintain this practice even during menopause, since it is an integral part of female health, with multiple benefits. “Healthy sexuality is one of the pillars of health according to the World Health Organization. Sex stimulates blood flow to the genital region, which can improve lubrication and help fight vaginal dryness; it also strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, reducing urinary incontinence and increasing sensitivity; it also releases substances that cause relaxation and help fight stress and mood swings,” explains the gynecologist.
Another important issue is that data shows that 70 to 80% of women fail to achieve orgasm during traditional sexual intercourse, without direct clitoral stimulation.
“And during menopause achieving orgasm becomes even more difficult. The intensity of pleasant sensations decreases in this phase, the orgasmic response is slower and less intense. And this only gets worse over time, especially when women don’t take hormone therapy.”
Hormone therapy (HT), according to the specialist, is the main proven strategy to treat menopause, recover libido and sexual satisfaction. “The treatment acts directly on the root cause of the problem: hormonal imbalance. It is scientifically proven that, if performed correctly, hormone therapy, in addition to being very safe, is able to improve sexual function, as it treats the symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GMS), such as lack of lubrication, vaginal atrophy and pain in sexual intercourse, as well as improving libido and sexual satisfaction”, underlines the doctor.
Another strategy that can help in sexual satisfaction is the use of accessories, according to Igor Padovesi. “In order to reach orgasm more easily, a woman needs some clitoral stimulation, which is why the use of sex toys has become a medical prescription. This improves women’s satisfaction. In general, as a woman’s first sex toy, we recommend the so-called bullet (vibrator), since it is small, has a discreet shape and a vibrating stimulus to act on the clitoris,” he advises.
Another factor that can prevent women from having sexual intercourse is the sagging of structures such as the labia minora, which occurs naturally with aging. “There is no normal aesthetic standard for the region, as its anatomy varies greatly from person to person. But some women feel uncomfortable, experience discomfort, embarrassment and sometimes even stop having sex. In these cases, nymphoplasty surgery may be recommended, which aims to remove excess skin from the labia minora, leaving it inside the labia majora,” says the doctor.
Relatively simple, the procedure can be performed with a laser and/or a high-frequency electric scalpel. And it brings great benefits. “A Brazilian survey showed that 87.6% of women who underwent surgery experienced a great improvement in self-esteem and 82.7% reported greater interest, desire and satisfaction in sexual relations,” highlights Igor Padovesi, who, finally, underlines that it is not normal to experience a decline in libido and sexual function. “In these cases, the most important thing is to see a doctor for an evaluation and receive appropriate recommendations.”
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Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
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