Table 1 Examples of interview questions with women post menopause and experts

Questions for menopausal women

1- What are the role of sexual relationship in your life?

2- How sexually active are you and how much do you enjoy this relationship?

3- 4- What changes do you meet in your sex life after menopause??

4- What obstacles have you experienced in order to enjoy your sexual life or sexual activities?

5- What experiences have you had for improving your sex life?

Questions for experts

1- Based on your professional experiences, could you explain about the sexual complaints among your menopausal clients?

2- What are your suggestion for relieving these complaints?

3- Based on your professional experiences, what problems do menopausal clients face in the field of sexual issues?

4- Based on your professional experiences, what strategies are there to enrich sex life during postmenopausal period?

5- Based on your professional experiences, what non-medical approaches do you recommend for these women?