Low Sexual Desire and Metabolic Syndrome

The inclusion criteria were as follows: * 40-65 years of age; * One year of amenorrhea and FSH \> 30 mIU/mL14; * Sexually active - women with regular sexual activity and to have penetrative sex with a partner without a history of sexual dysfunction in the last 4 weeks; and * Use of oestrogen and progesterone oral or parenteral for over 6 months. This item is to prevent hot flashes and vaginal dryness interference in sexual function. The exclusion criteria were as follows: * Women in the menopause transition period and/or with FSH \<30 mIU/mL; * Sexually inactive; * Partner with history of sexual dysfunction, such as erectile dysfunction and/or premature ejaculation; * Any other form of sexual dysfunction or any other psychiatric disorder that may affect sexual function; * Diagnosis of depression, with a score of \> 14 on Beck's Depression Inventory; * Use of oestrogen and progesterone oral or parenteral prescribed less than 6 months ago or prescribed for low sexual desire (tibolone); * Use of drugs that, according to the examiner's evaluation, may affect sexual function; * History of bilateral oophorectomy; and * Diagnosed with cancer (breast, cervix, endometrium, ovary, intestines, among others);