Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2017, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4): 509-514.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2017.04.005

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Investigation and analysis of sexual status of perimenopausal women in Beijing and its surrounding areas

Jin Fengyu1, Ruan Xiangyan1,2, Alfred O. Mueck1,2, Liu Yulan1, Du Juan1   

  1. 1. Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100026, China;
    2. Section of Endocrinology and Menopause, Department of Women's Health, University of Tubingen, Tubingen D-72076, Germany
  • Received:2017-06-05 Online:2017-07-21 Published:2017-07-20
  • Supported by:
    This study was supported by Foreign Technical and Administrative Talent Introduction Project in 2017, State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs, the P. R. of china(20171100004);Capital Characteristic Clinic Project of China(Z161100000516143); Beijing Capital Foundation for Medical Science Development and Research(2016-2-2113); Clinical Technique Innovation Project of Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals(XMLX201710); Beijing Municipality Health Technology High-level Talent(2014-2-016);Special Project for Training Young and Middle-Aged Subjects, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University(fcyy201428)

Abstract: Objective To investigate the prevalence and types of sexual dysfunction among perimenopausal women in Beijing and its surrounding areas, and to analyze the influencing factors of sexual function in perimenopausal women. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. The patients from Beijing and the surrounding areas were investigated with the Female Sexual Function Index Scale (FSFI) and Kupperman scale and self-made questionnaire. Results A total of 407 questionnaires were granted, and 308 valid questionnaires were collected and statistically analyzed. The effective rate of recovery was 75.6%. The overall incidence of menopausal female sexual dysfunction in the surrounding area of Beijing is 84.1%, sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual pain and sexual satisfaction rate were 95.5%, 69.8%, 60.7%, 66.9%, 69.5% and 69.2%. Different age groups of perimenopausal women in 6 dimensions of sexual function index scores were significantly different (P<0.05). Conclusion The main factors affecting sexual function of perimenopausal women are age, menopause, hormone supplement, economic level and health status.

Key words: perimenopausal period, sexual dysfunction, Female Sexual Function Index Scale

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