The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on the BETTER Model on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life in Postmenopausal Women

The Effect of Sexual Counseling Based on the BETTER Model on Sexual Function and Quality of Sexual Life in Postmenopausal Women

Sexual life, an integral part of overall health, remains one of the most neglected, undervalued, and problematic areas within today's healthcare system Various management strategies exist for managing sexual dysfunction, including behavioral, psychological, and pharmacological strategies, and researchers have used education and counseling interventions for this purpose. One such intervention is the BETTER model, which aims to collaborate with individuals experiencing sexual difficulties to address their problems. Discussing sexuality with individuals experiencing sexual difficulties and providing counseling services will significantly benefit healthcare professionals in promoting safe sexual practices, identifying existing or potential sexual problems, and addressing these issues

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women who are married, sexually active, and have a regular sexual life
• Who are literate
• Who are postmenopausal (the time period between one year after menopause and old age within the WHO's definition of postmenopause)
• Who are more than one year postmenopause
• Who are not over 65 years of age, which is considered the age limit by the WHO -Who agree to participate in the study
• Who have entered menopause naturally-Who have scored ≤26.55 on the FSFI scale

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and not having stopped at least six months before the study
• Having entered early menopause (before the age of 40)
• Having a chronic systemic disease and/or a psychiatric health problem
• Having a disability that makes communication difficult, such as hearing or language impairment
• Having received any sexual education before or during the study