Sexual health with older patients (Student BMJ)

When diagnosing older patients, the chances of it being an STI would be fairly low down on a doctor's list, however research has shown that more than 80% of people aged 50-90 are sexually active. It has become apparent that Sexually transmitted infections are increasing in the older generations, however there hasn't been enough research  to explain why. As women get older they are physiologically more vulnerable to minor genital injuries after the menopause.When looking at improving the situation, it is difficult to know which strategies to use to improve awareness and control the spread of infection. Doctors have been discouraged to shy away from discussing save sex with patients regardless of age.