The European Vulvovaginal Epidemiological Survey (EVES): impact on sexual function of vulvovaginal atrophy of menopause

Objective: To estimate the impact of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) on sexual function in a clinical population of postmenopausal women. Methods: Women 45 to 75 years old and more than 12 months after the last menstruation, who attended menopausal/gynecological centers in Italy and Spain, were included. Women with at least one VVA symptom completed the following questionnaires: Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging (DIVA), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Female Sexual Distress Scale revised (FSDS-R). A physical gynecological examination was performed to confirm the VVA diagnosis. Data were analyzed by chi-square and Student's t tests. Results: In all, 2,160 evaluable women were included in the study. VVA was confirmed in 90% of the included participants. The negative impact on sexual function was significantly higher in women with than in women without confirmed VVA, as evaluated with the sexual function component (DIVA-C) of the DIVA questionnaire (Pā€Š=ā€Š0.013). Statistically significant differences (Pā€Š
Source: Menopause - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research