This study was a phone survey done on over 2000 women aged 45–55. Though the survey was short, the large sample size allows researchers to draw more accurate conclusions about the general population based on the results.

Interestingly, the study found that, "The majority of women (62%) reported no change in sexual interest, although 31% reported a decrease." However, those who did experience a decrease noted that the decrease was specifically due to menopause rather than aging.

The researchers did also note that several other factors of menopause specifically affected women's sexuality, including:

• decreased well-being overall
• hot flashes and night sweats
• heart and breathing-related changes
• skeletal (joint pain) issues

Lastly, they noted that both education level and employment changes also seemed to have a not insignificant effect on women's sexuality in menopause.

Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/01674829409025630

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