A biopsychosocial approach to women's sexual function and dysfunction at midlife: A narrative review

HN Thomas, RC Thurston - Maturitas, 2016 - Elsevier
A satisfying sex life is an important component of overall well-being, but sexual dysfunction
is common, especially in midlife women. The aim of this review is (a) to define sexual …

“At my age…”: defining sexual wellness in mid-and later life

ML Syme, TJ Cohn, S Stoffregen… - The Journal of Sex …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Sexual wellness is integral to quality of life across the life span, despite ageist stereotypes
suggesting sexual expression ends at midlife. However, conceptualizing sexual wellness in …

Sexual well-being after menopause: an international menopause society white paper

JA Simon, SR Davis, SE Althof, P Chedraui… - …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Sexual well-being frequently declines following the menopause transition and can be
associated with significant personal and relationship distress. This distress is the hallmark of …

Low sexual desire in midlife and older women: personality factors, psychosocial development, present sexuality

U Hartmann, S Philippsohn, K Heiser… - Menopause, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Objective: Recent population-based surveys indicate that the prevalence of sexual
dysfunction, particularly low sexual desire and arousal disorders, is increasing with age …

Biological and psychosocial pathophysiology of female sexual dysfunction during the menopausal transition

A Graziottin, SR Leiblum - The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Although increasing age is a primary determinant of reduced sexual function in
older women, hormonal changes may be significant contributors to female (and couples') …

Female sexual function at midlife and beyond

HN Thomas, GS Neal-Perry… - … and Gynecology Clinics, 2018 - obgyn.theclinics.com
Sexual function is an important aspect of life for many women, regardless of age. Sexual
function is closely correlated with overall well-being and relationship satisfaction. 1–3 Most …

Psychobiological factors of sexual functioning in aging women–findings from the women 40+ healthy aging study

L Mernone, S Fiacco, U Ehlert - Frontiers in psychology, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Background: A variety of biological and psychosocial factors are associated with women's
sexual health in midlife and older age. Evidence suggests a decline in sexual functioning in …

The psychological impact of aging on sexuality and relationships

SA Kingsberg - Journal of Women's Health & Gender-Based …, 2000 - liebertpub.com
Aging has a powerful impact on the quality of relationships and sexual functioning. The
psychological impact of aging after midlife is a particularly timely topic given improved …

Sexual dysfunction in women with premature menopause

A Graziottin, R Basson - Menopause, 2004 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To discuss assessment and management of sexual dysfunctions associated with
premature menopause. Design: Literature review plus clinical observations. Results: Studies …

Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction

L Brotto, S Atallah, C Johnson-Agbakwu… - The journal of sexual …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Psychological, interpersonal, and sociocultural factors play a significant role in
making one vulnerable to developing a sexual concern, in triggering the onset of a sexual …