Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
University of Aberdeen, Scotland
Research Article
"Aging, Illness, or Menopause?": Exploring Perceptions, Needs and Sexual Behaviors during Menopause
Author(s): Chithramali Hasanthika Rodrigo*, Ruwan Ferdinando and Rohini Seneviratne
Menopause is a transitional period for women and is associated with changes in sexual desire, response, and behavior. A woman’s response to sexual changes of menopause is likely to be affected by socio-cultural norms and awareness. Little is known about how Sri Lankan women perceive and respond to these changes. This study explored how menopausal women perceive sexual changes during menopause, their impact on wellbeing, help seeking behaviors, and related needs. We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with sixteen post-menopausal women purposively selected out of a group of women who had reported distress due to sexual symptoms of menopause during a previous survey. Data was thematically analyzed, and we identified four main themes; ‘passive acceptance’ (acceptance that symptoms were due to aging or illness); ‘information needs’ (lack of awarenes.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167- 0420.23.12.671