Sexual Dysfunction
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Female Sexual Dysfunction
Many women struggle at some point in their lives with sexual function, and others do so for the rest of their lives. Sexual dysfunction in women can happen at any age. A complex interaction of physiology, emotions, experiences, beliefs, lifestyle, and relationships is involved in sexual response. Any disruption can impact arousal, satisfaction, or desire for sexual activity, and many approaches are frequently used in treatment.
female sexual dysfunction
Symptoms
Symptoms vary depending on what type of sexual dysfunction you’re experiencing:
- Low sexual desire.This most common of female sexual dysfunctions involves a lack of sexual interest and willingness to be sexual.
- Sexual arousal disorder.Your desire for sex might be intact, but you have difficulty with arousal or are unable to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity.
- Orgasmic disorder.You have persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation.
- Sexual pain disorder.You have pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact.
Diagnosis
To diagnose female sexual dysfunction, your doctor may:
- Discuss your sexual and medical history.You might be uneasy talking with your doctor about such personal matters, but your sexuality is a key part of your well-being. The more upfront you can be about your sexual history and current problems, the better your chances of finding an effective way to treat them.
- Perform a pelvic exam.During the exam, your doctor checks for physical changes that affect your sexual enjoyment, such as thinning of your genital tissues, decreased skin elasticity, scarring or pain.
- Order blood tests.Your doctor may recommend blood tests to check for underlying health conditions that might contribute to sexual dysfunction.
Your doctor may also refer you to a counselor or therapist specializing in sexual and relationship problems.
Treatment
Because female sexual dysfunction has many possible symptoms and causes, treatment will differ from individual to individual, and circumstance. It’s critical that a woman should try to understand her sexual responses and express any concerns or desires within her heart. Sexual aspirations also play a significant role in the treatment you select and the degree to which it meets a woman’s needs.
Dr. Drakhshan takes a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses physical as well as relationship and emotional factors is typically beneficial for women with sexual disorders. CONTACT Dr. Drakhshan today.