Abstract
The menopause is an important transition point for women in terms of their experience of sex. Higher expectations of a longer, healthier lifespan means that access to health professionals with the skills to address sexual issues is more important than ever. This review of the literature considered four broad areas: the influence of patient and practitioner characteristics on consultations about sexual issues for peri- and postmenopausal women; perceived barriers to discussion of sexual issues; the role and effectiveness of communication training; and examples of good practice in the field. This is an under-researched area with few papers focusing on the specific needs of this group of patients or practitioners. In order to improve the quality of life of mid-life and older women, more high-quality research is needed that can inform both education and training for gynaecologists, and the development of high-quality services.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 131-3 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Menopause International |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2009 |
Keywords
- Female
- Gynecology
- Humans
- Male
- Menopause
- Physician-Patient Relations
- Professional Competence
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological