Spousal Support and Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: No Intervention.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Postmenopausal, Support, Sexuality. Basic parameters: No limits · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
The Effect of Spousal Support on Sexual Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women
Overview
Menopause is a natural transition period in women's lives characterized by concurrent hormonal, psychological, and relational changes. During the postmenopausal period, hormonal alterations are not limited to physical symptoms but also have significant effects on psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships, and particularly sexual quality of life. Common concerns during this period include decreased sexual desire, vaginal dryness, pelvic discomfort, and reduced sexual satisfaction, all of which may negatively affect overall quality of life. Sexual quality of life is influenced not only by biological factors but also by psychological and relational dimensions. The quality of partner relationships and perceived partner support play an important role in women's adaptation to sexual changes during the postmenopausal period. However, partner support during menopause is often reported to be insufficient, which may adversely affect sexual well-being. Despite this, evidence examining the relationship between perceived partner support and sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women remains limited. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of perceived partner support on sexual quality of life in postmenopausal women. Through this investigation, the explanatory role of partner support in postmenopausal sexual well-being is aimed.
Interventions
- Other No Intervention
This is an observational study. No intervention, treatment, or behavioral modification is applied. Data are collected using self-reported questionnaires only.
Primary outcome measures
- Introduction Information Forum [Time frame: At enrollment]
- The Sexual Quality of Life-Female Questionnaire [Time frame: At enrollment]
- The Menopause Spousal Support Scale [Time frame: At enrollment]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Postmenopausal status, defined as at least 12 consecutive months of amenorrhea
- Having a partner
- Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and provision of written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
- Visual, cognitive, or other impairments that prevent completion of the study questionnaires
- History of major gynecological surgery within the past 6 months
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-only
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health - Family Health Centers — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07376408 · 2026/02