Abstract
Menopause is an inevitable and physiological process characterized by the cessation of the reproductive function of the female body. In this case, fluctuations and deficiencies in hormones during the menopausal transition and postmenopause can cause changes and dysfunctions in the sexual sphere. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of menopause on sexual function in women and their partners. Methods. This is a cross-sectional study, a study conducted in 2024-2025. The participants were 215 menopausal women and their partners. Data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) questionnaires. Results. Based on the FSFI and IIEF-15 scores, 36.28% (78/215) of women reported female sexual dysfunction, and 17.2% (37/215) of men reported erectile dysfunction, with 8.37% (n=18) mild, 5.58% (n=12) mild or moderate, and 3.25% (n=7) moderate. After adjusting for differences in the distribution of women by age, the total score and IIEF-15 subscale scores were also not significantly lower in the partners of women with FSD than without FSD. Conclusion. Although no significant correlations were found between male erectile function and menopausal female sexual dysfunction, low FSFI subscale scores in female participants tended to impair sexual satisfaction and overall satisfaction of their partners.
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