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Sexual Activity

Normal Function

Sexual activity is major part of identity.

What occurs with normal aging?
What are the results of normal aging?
What can I do to help?
When do I call?
Reduced production of female sex hormones and a change in the balance of hormones.

Sexual interest continues.

Sex drive or intensity may decrease.

Female characteristics regress.

Facial hair may grow

Support intimacy.

Report any changes in sexual function to rule out other causes.
Reduced production of male sex hormones and a change in the balance of hormones.

Sexual interest continues.

Sex drive or intensity may decrease.

Erectile intensity may decrease.

The prostate gland may enlarge.

Male characteristics regress.

Scalp hair may stop growing.

Support intimacy.

Report any changes in sexual function to rule out other causes.

Report changes in patterns of urination.

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