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Effects of Physical Exercise on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life Related to Menopausal Symptoms in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review.

dc.contributor.authorCarcelén-Fraile, María Del Carmen
dc.contributor.authorAibar-Almazán, Agustín
dc.contributor.authorMartínez-Amat, Antonio
dc.contributor.authorCruz-Díaz, David
dc.contributor.authorDíaz-Mohedo, Esther
dc.contributor.authorRedecillas-Peiró, María Teresa
dc.contributor.authorHita-Contreras, Fidel
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-08T14:46:04Z
dc.date.available2023-02-08T14:46:04Z
dc.date.issued2020-04-14
dc.description.abstractDuring the menopausal period, sexual dysfunction is associated with the development or worsening of psychological conditions, causing deterioration in women's mental health and quality of life. This systematic review aims to investigate the effects of different exercise programs on sexual function and quality of sexual life related to menopausal symptoms. With this purpose, a systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Plus. A total of 1787 articles were identified in the initial search and 11 prospective studies (including 8 randomized controlled trials) were finally included. The most commonly recommended training programs are based on exercising pelvic floor muscles, as they seem to have the largest impact on sexual function. Mind-body disciplines also helped in managing menopausal symptoms. However, as far as the most traditional programs were concerned, aerobic exercises showed inconsistent results and resistance training did not seem to convey any benefits. Although positive effects have been found, evidence supporting physical exercise as a strategy to improve sexual function and quality of sexual life related to menopausal symptoms is limited, and further studies on this topic are needed.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/ijerph17082680
dc.identifier.essn1660-4601
dc.identifier.pmcPMC7215442
dc.identifier.pmid32295114
dc.identifier.pubmedURLhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7215442/pdf
dc.identifier.unpaywallURLhttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/8/2680/pdf?version=1586856693
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10668/15379
dc.issue.number8
dc.journal.titleInternational journal of environmental research and public health
dc.journal.titleabbreviationInt J Environ Res Public Health
dc.language.isoen
dc.organizationArea de Gestión Sanitaria Norte de Jaén
dc.organizationAGS - Norte de Jaén
dc.pubmedtypeJournal Article
dc.pubmedtypeResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
dc.pubmedtypeSystematic Review
dc.rightsAttribution 4.0 International
dc.rights.accessRightsopen access
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectmenopause
dc.subjectphysical exercise
dc.subjectquality of life
dc.subjectsexual function
dc.subjectsystematic review
dc.subject.meshAged
dc.subject.meshExercise
dc.subject.meshFemale
dc.subject.meshHumans
dc.subject.meshMenopause
dc.subject.meshMiddle Aged
dc.subject.meshPostmenopause
dc.subject.meshProspective Studies
dc.subject.meshQuality of Life
dc.subject.meshSexual Behavior
dc.titleEffects of Physical Exercise on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life Related to Menopausal Symptoms in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review.
dc.typeresearch article
dc.type.hasVersionVoR
dc.volume.number17
dspace.entity.typePublication

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