A nurse is preparing a presentation for a local senior group about sexuality and sexual behaviors in older adults. Which topic would the nurse need to address? Select all that apply.

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In women, estrogen deficiency during menopause affects the sexual system by causing a gradual thinning of the vaginal mucosa, decreasing elasticity of muscles and orgasmic force, and increasing breast involution (sagging of breast tissue). Vaginal lubrication decreases, which may cause dyspareunia (pain during intercourse). In some, an increase in time is required to lubricate the vulvovaginal areas and to strengthen clitoral response. In men, decreasing testosterone production is responsible for sexual changes. The amount and viability of sperm decrease, erections become less firm, and more direct sexual stimulation is needed. The testicles begin to decrease in elasticity and size, ejaculation time increases, and the force of ejaculation decreases. Spermatogenesis decreases and seminal fluid is less voluminous and viscous.

A Nurse Is Preparing a Presentation for a Local Senior