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Urogenital ageing and its effect on sexual health in older British women

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Barlow, David H., Cardozo, Linda D., Francis, Roger M., Griffin, Mary, Hart, David M., Stephens, Elaine, Sturdee, David W.·1997·BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
DOI 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1997.tb10655.x
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Objective To provide information on the extent of problems of urogenital ageing in older British women. Design A MORI survey of a representative population sample of older British women. Setting Home interviews. Participants Two thousand and forty‐five women aged 55–85+. Results Urogenital symptoms had affected 48.8% of the women at some time, but no more than 11% were currently affected by individual symptoms; however, these were often of long duration. The majority (73%) were not sexually active, with lack of a partner being a factor for many. There was also a decreasing prevalence of sexual activity with increasing age. Those sexually active in the 65–74 year old age group ( n = 148 ) tended to have a similar sexual frequency (at least once per month) compared with the younger women studied. Approximately 12% of those who reported dyspareunia and/or vaginal dryness claimed a severe problem; 33% did not seek professional advice and 36% resorted to an over the counter remedy. Use of hormone replacement therapy was generally of relatively short duration. There was a declining gradient of ever‐use with age. Conclusions The extent of significant urogenital symptoms is relatively low, but some women are seriously affected and use self‐help as well as professional assistance. The extent of sexual activity in older women and factors affecting this have been defined, and the effect of urogenital symptoms on sexual activity demonstrated.

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  1. Fantl JA, 1994, Estrogen therapy in the management of urinary incontinence in postmenopausal women: a meta‐analysis, Obstet Gynecol, 83, 12

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Authors
Barlow, D. H., Cardozo, L. D., Francis, R. M., Griffin, M., Hart, D. M., Stephens, E., & Sturdee, D. W.
Affiliations
  • John Radcliffe Hospital (GB)
  • King's College Hospital (GB)
  • Maudsley Hospital (GB)
  • Stobhill Hospital (GB)
  • Solihull Hospital (GB)
Corresponding author
Barlow, David H.
ORCID
Francis, Roger M.
Venue
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1997-01
Volume
104
Issue
1
Pages
87-91
ISSN
  • 0306-5456 (ISSN-L)
  • 1470-0328
  • 1471-0528
DOI
10.1111/j.1471-0528.1997.tb10655.x
OpenAlex
W2042988805
Cited by
138
References
10
Citations by year
2026: 3 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 3 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 5 · 2014: 6 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 8
FWCI
4.03
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 3152 d)
Locations
  • BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Newcastle University ePrints (Newcastle Univesity)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Keywords
sexual health, older women, sexual activity, dyspareunia, vaginal dryness, hormone replacement therapy, self-medication
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Urinary Bladder Diseases, Coitus, Nonprescription Drugs, Female, Humans, Hysterectomy, Menopause, Middle Aged, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Pilot Projects, Sexual Behavior, Vaginal Diseases, Estrogen Replacement Therapy

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