Reflections on sexuality during the climacteric

Authors

  • Roselane Gonçalves Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Miriam Aparecida Barbosa Merighi Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000200004

Keywords:

climacteric, menopause, woman´s health, sexuality

Abstract

Qualitative and phenomenological study based on reports of women between 48 and 55 years old with spontaneous menopause for 12 months or more. Results evidenced five theme categories that were analyzed and interpreted based on Maurice Merleau-Ponty's theoretical-philosophical reference framework. Among the categories that emerged from reports, the theme "reflecting on sexuality" was emphasized, and is presented with a view to understanding the existential aspects of the climacteric experience, focusing on the exercise of sexuality.

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Published

2009-04-01

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2009)

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Original Articles

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How to Cite

Reflections on sexuality during the climacteric. (2009). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 17(2), 160-166. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692009000200004