Gruis M L, Wagner N N
Postgrad Med. 1979 May;65(5):197-201, 204, 207. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1979.11715150.
Menopause is a time of psychologic adjustment as well as of physical change. Its effects are closely related to sexuality, a neglected aspect. Sexual desire may increase, decrease, or remain the same, but the general pattern is one of declining sexual interest and activity with increasing age. The male climacteric is considered a time of decreasing sexual activity and capability, lowered self-esteem, and declining energy. Physical symptoms are milder than in women, and the process if more gradual. Health care professionals involved with menopausal patients should provide factual information and give supportive guidance which will permit women to continue to develop their full sexual potential.
更年期是心理调适以及身体变化的时期。其影响与性密切相关，而这是一个被忽视的方面。性欲可能增强、减弱或保持不变，但总体模式是随着年龄增长，性兴趣和性活动呈下降趋势。男性更年期被认为是性活动和能力下降、自尊降低以及精力衰退的时期。其身体症状比女性更轻微，过程也更渐进。治疗更年期患者的医护人员应提供实际信息并给予支持性指导，以使女性能够继续充分发挥其性潜能。
