Sexual activity and function assessment in middle-aged Chinese women using the female sexual function index

Objective: To assess sexual activity, sexual function, and their correlation with vaginal maturation status among middle-aged Chinese women.
Methods: A cross-sectional study with comparisons across age groups was carried out. In all, 120 women aged 45 to 60 years were recruited into three groups: 45 to 50 (youngest group), 51 to 55 (intermediate group), and 56 to 60 years old (eldest group). Sexual function was assessed through the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI); vaginal maturation status was determined through the Vaginal Maturation Index (VMI) and pH value. Sexual activity was recorded with self-administered questionnaires.
Results: Low sexual frequency was present in a higher proportion of women, but sexual distress was identified within a lower proportion of women in the eldest group. The total FSFI score was significantly lower in the eldest group than in the youngest and intermediate groups (P 

Source: Menopause - May 26, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research