- Japanese women aged 40-79 engaged in sexual activity reported fewer vulvar symptoms.
- Regular activity: 716 participants; Lower activity: 195 participants.
- Significant odds ratios for vulvar pain (0.18), dryness (0.40), and irritation (0.34).
- No significant difference in symptoms during intercourse between groups.
- Scores for sexual desire and arousal declined with age; satisfaction remained stable. 6
- Declining sexual activity prevalence was noted with age.
- Further prospective studies needed to explore causality.
Source: Menopause
