Table 1.

Sexual Response and Effects of Aging in Women^{38, 39}

Desire phase	•  Reduced desire
Arousal phase	•  Increased time required for arousal •  Slowed and less marked vaginal lubrication •  Thinning of vaginal mucosa and soreness
Orgasm phase	•  Less intense and fewer orgasms •  Increased need for stimulation for orgasm •  “No” change in the ability to have orgasm
Resolution phase	•  Rapid and long-lasting resolution