Social factors
- 02 Dec 2023
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Social factors
- Updated on 02 Dec 2023
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Social factors that can affect female sexual function include:
• Ethnic, cultural or religious expectations and constraints.
• Support and network.
• Relationship strain.
• Divorce, separation or partner infidelity.
• Lifestyle stress (work pressure, financial difficulties, caring for children or elderly relatives).
Other causes exist beyond the scope of this list.
References and Further Information:
- Scavello I, Maseroli E, Stasi V et al. Sexual health in menopause. Medicina 2019.
- Pachano Pesantez G and Clayton A. Treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder among women: general considerations and pharmacological options. Am Psychiatr Publ 2021.
- Yoldemir T, Garibova N, Atasayan K. Sexual function through decades: association with androgens and cardiometabolic features. Climacteric 2020.
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