RT Journal Article
T1 Effects of Physical Exercise on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life Related to Menopausal Symptoms in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review.
A1 Carcelén-Fraile, María del Carmen
A1 Aíbar Almazán, Agustín
A1 Martínez Amat, Antonio
A1 Cruz Díaz, David
A1 Díaz-Mohedo, Esther
A1 Redecillas Peiró, Mª Teresa
A1 Hita-Contreras, Fidel
K1 Menopausia
K1 Mujeres - Conducta sexual
K1 Ejercicio físico
K1 Calidad de vida
K1 Revisiones sistemáticas (Medicina)
AB During the menopausal period, sexual dysfunction is associated with the development or worsening of psychological conditions, causing deterioration in women’s mental health and quality of life. This systematic review aims to investigate the effects of different exercise programs on sexual function and quality of sexual life related to menopausal symptoms. With this purpose, a systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Plus. A total of 1787 articles were identified in the initial search and 11 prospective studies (including 8 randomized controlled trials) were finally included. The most commonly recommended training programs are based on exercising pelvic floor muscles, as they seem to have the largest impact on sexual function. Mind–body disciplines also helped in managing menopausal symptoms. However, as far as the most traditional programs were concerned, aerobic exercises showed inconsistent results and resistance training did not seem to convey any benefits. Although positive effects have been found, evidence supporting physical exercise as a strategy to improve sexual function and quality of sexual life related to menopausal symptoms is limited, and further studies on this topic are needed.
PB MDPI
YR 2020
FD 2020-04-14
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/40859
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/40859
LA eng
NO Carcelén-Fraile, M.d.C.; Aibar-Almazán, A.; Martínez-Amat, A.; Cruz-Díaz, D.; Díaz-Mohedo, E.; Redecillas-Peiró, M.T.; Hita-Contreras, F. Effects of Physical Exercise on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life Related to Menopausal Symptoms in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 2680. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17082680
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026