Table 1 GSM knowledge survey and responses given by women surveyed
n | % of total respondents (n = 2355) (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Which symptoms are associated with menopause? | ||
None | 14 | 0.6 |
Decreased sexual desire | 1054 | 44.8 |
Vaginal dryness | 1749 | 74.3 |
Pain during intercourse | 822 | 34.9 |
Vaginal itchiness | 298 | 12.6 |
Vulvar itchiness | 876 | 37.2 |
DK | 28 | 1.2 |
Which conditions are associated with menopause? | ||
None | 99 | 4.2 |
Sexual dysfunction | 682 | 29.0 |
Vaginal atrophy | 1766 | 75.0 |
Urinary infections | 250 | 10.6 |
Urinary incontinence | 1272 | 54 |
DK | 88 | 3.7 |
How does menopause affect sexuality? | ||
No effects | 306 | 13.0 |
Decreased sexual desire | 1530 | 65.0 |
Decreased frequency of sexual activity | 646 | 27.4 |
DK | 186 | 7.9 |
Which of these treatments do you know of for improving vaginal atrophy? | ||
Vaginal lubricants | 1640 | 69.6 |
Vibrators | 108 | 4.6 |
Laser therapy | 73 | 3.1 |
Hydrating Creams | 558 | 23.7 |
Estrogen creams | 605 | 25.7 |
Sexual intercourse | 353 | 15.0 |
Hyaluronic acid | 172 | 7.3 |
DK | 443 | 18.8 |
Do you talk to your gynecologist about sexuality? | ||
Yes | 703 | 29.9 |
No | 1564 | 66.4 |
DK | 87 | 3.7 |
If no, indicate the reason(s) | ||
Mistrust | 49 | 2.1 |
Embarrassment | 254 | 10.8 |
He/she has never asked me | 893 | 57.1 |
Lack of consultation time | 286 | 18.2 |
I do not attend this type of clinic | 374 | 24.0 |
I do not think it is important to him/her | 214 | 9.1 |