Ethical and Social Aspects of Women's Sexuality in the Climacteric and Postmenopause

Abstract

Introduction: The sexual sphere in the human being has remarkable relevance, as it is a world of feelings and senses within the human universe that generates harmony, well-being, self-esteem, tenderness, complicity, and protection, so beneficial to anyone, so that it also includes intrinsic ethical aspects that are of great importance.
Objectives: To determine the ethical and social aspects of women's sexuality in the climacteric and menopause.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in women who attended the climacteric and menopause consultation in Playa Municipality. Ages ranged 40 and 64 years. The study was conducted from July 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Variables studied were age, climacteric stage, marital status, main referred symptoms, and social factors.
Results: Younger women between 40 and 44 years (25.3%) and between 45 and 49 years (22.9%) predominated. The reason for consultation was not related to sexuality problems, the vast majority (79 patients; 95.1%) attended consultation for other reasons.
Conclusions: Most patients have doubts, as well as symptoms related to sexuality and do not consult for these reasons. The ethical aspect is of great importance in these women, so it is recommended to provide advice on sexuality when they attend the consultation, regardless of the reason they attend.