Dyspareunia in Climacteric Women: What should we know?

Abstract

Dyspareunia is a common, but little-known, chronic problem, described as persistent or recurring pain that occurs during sexual intercourse.1 It is a multifactorial pathology that involves psychological, biological and social factors. The incidence of dyspareunia is difficult to determine because women do not usually resort to consultation. The prevalence is around 10% of women of childbearing age and 45% of postmenopausal women.2 Estrogen deficiency can lead to vaginal atrophy, the symptoms of which include vaginal dryness as well as dyspareunia.