Effect of menopause

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Sexual function worsens with advancing menopause status, independently of age.

The prevalence of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women is between 68% and 86.5% depending on the setting in which the study was performed.

The most frequently reported symptoms include:

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Sexual dysfunction in midlife may be caused by biological, psychological or sociocultural factors and a multidimensional approach to assessment is required.

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