Patient's question:
Hello doctor. I saw in a medical book that most women experience menopause around the age of 55, so I would like to ask the online expert, can there still be sexual activity after menopause? If so, what precautions should be taken.Doctor's answer:
Menopause can involve sexual activity, but during sexual activity, the following should be noted: Moderate sexual activity for women in menopause can further enhance their enjoyment of family life, improve marital intimacy, balance the internal and external environment of the body, promote physical and mental health, and prolong life. However, the following aspects should be noted: ① Eliminate psychological stress. After menopause, sexual arousal and response may be slower, so it is appropriate to extend foreplay before sexual intercourse and increase the stimulation of passionate language; ③ Pay attention to sexual hygiene. Due to the inevitable physiological aging after menopause, sexual activity should be moderate and have certain taboos. Excessive indulgence in desire should be avoided to prevent harm to one's health. ④ After menopause, it is a high-risk age for conditions such as hypertension and coronary heart disease. Sexual activity is a strong mental and physical activity. During intercourse, myocardial oxygen consumption increases significantly, with heart rates reaching 120–160 beats per minute and respiratory rates reaching 60 breaths per minute during orgasm. Blood pressure can rise to 270/130 mmHg. For patients with these conditions, sexual activity may trigger arrhythmias, angina, or myocardial infarction, so it should be handled with caution under the guidance of a doctor.