The gynecologist explained the phenomenon of "drop-pause" and its impact on the intimate life of the couple

"Couple pause" is a condition in which sexual disorders of one partner directly affect the other, and treatment should take into account both participants in the relationship. On June 26, Elena Sergeevna Silantieva, an obstetrician-gynecologist, physiotherapist, MD, told the Izvestia correspondent on the sidelines of the Preventmed'26 forum.

According to the specialist, if you treat only one partner, disharmony occurs over time. In addition, the expert stressed that in mature couples, a decrease in the frequency of intimate life does not always reflect a decrease in quality: with the priority of tenderness and new forms of interaction, harmony remains. So, it is important to consider not one individual, but a couple, a combination of their needs and capabilities.

Silantyeva noted that when treating women over the age of 60, there is often a situation when there is no partner or he suffers from a decrease in erection. In such cases, the key is to teach the couple how to get pleasure, including using hands and other approaches that do not depend on erectile function.

"The biggest problem is the problem of decreased attraction, which is often misunderstood by partners," the expert added.

So, a woman may mistakenly perceive a decrease in her partner's erectile function as a decrease in love, and a man may perceive a decrease in his partner's hydration or sensitivity as a lack of desire. In fact, it is more often associated with physiological changes such as vulvo-vaginal atrophy. According to Silantyeva, such problems are most common, but they can be corrected.

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In an interview with Izvestia on May 18, Sabina Khanmirzoeva, an obstetrician-gynecologist and surgeon at Meditsina JSC (Academician Roitberg Clinic), spoke about the main signs of the approaching menopause. She called emotional swings one of the symptoms.

The specialist recommended paying special attention to lifestyle, following a balanced diet, regular physical activity, as well as weight control, quitting smoking and undergoing preventive examinations to reduce the risks associated with age-related hormonal changes.