NSU Research Contributions
Title : Status of female sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women in Bangladesh
Authors : Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Nusrat-E Mozid, Sanjana Binte Ahmed, Shakila Sharmin, Imran Hossain Monju, Shirin Shahadat Jhumur, Wharesha Sarker, Koustuv Dalal, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: BMC Women's Health | Volume Number: 22 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 10 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all |
| Impact statement: This cross-sectional study of 260 postmenopausal women reveals a high prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) at 56.9%, identifying a significant but often ignored public health issue in Bangladesh. The research establishes that increasing age, urban residence, and lack of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are major risk factors, while regular physical activity acts as a critical protective factor. By identifying that nearly 47% of participants were homemakers and that many faced barriers like social stigma, the study provides a vital mandate for healthcare providers to integrate hormonal therapy, pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises, and counseling into routine care to improve the physical and psychological well-being of women in their postmenopausal years. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Hormone therapy, Physical activity, Postmenopausal women, Female sexual dysfunction |
