Female Sexual Dysfunction

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Female sexual dysfunction is a complex issue and often used as an umbrella term to classify the various problems that prevent women from enjoying a healthy sex life. Common forms of female sexual dysfunction include a loss of desire, loss of arousal, problems with orgasm and pain during sex. According to The Sexual Advice Association, female sexual dysfunction affects around 50% of women and becomes more prevalent as women get older. Though female sexual dysfunction can affect women of all ages, hormonal changes make older women more susceptible; for younger women it mainly occurs with major illness such as cancer.

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Types of female sexual dysfunction

Sexual desire disorder: a condition that produces little or no interest in sex, few sexual thoughts and a lack of sexual response.

Arousal disorder: there are several types of arousal disorders, which can occur alone or in combination with other disorders to prevent women feeling any kind of pleasure during sex.

Orgasmic disorder: high sexual arousal and excitement can be achieved, but women may still have difficulty reaching orgasm, and some may not orgasm at all.

Vaginal pain disorder: women can experience recurrent and persistent pain on penetration of the vagina.

Sexual aversion disorder: women with sexual aversion disorder typically have extreme anxiety or repulsion of the prospect of sexual activity.

Physical causes of female sexual dysfunction

There are many different potential causes, which include arthritis, urinary or bowel difficulties, pelvic surgery, aches and pains such as headache and fatigue, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis. Certain medications, including some antidepressants, blood pressure medications, antihistamines and chemotherapy drugs can also decrease the sex drive and make it difficult for a woman to climax during sex.

Psychological and social causes

Psychological and social causes may affect your sexual appetite and ability to lead a healthy sex life. Sexual dysfunction treatment can be used to help women overcome such causes as: depression, stress, anxiety, past sexual abuse or serious relationship problems with your partner.

Hormonal causes

Lower oestrogen levels after bodily changes such as an early surgically-induced menopause can cause a loss of desire. Female sexual dysfunction treatment may also be required for women who have had an early surgically-induced menopause. Childbirth and breastfeeding can lead to forms of female sexual dysfunction. Certain medications can also cause hormonal imbalances such as contraceptive pills.

Female sexual dysfunction treatment

There are a number of effective treatments available:

Oestrogen therapy can relieve hot flashes, improve genital sensation and decrease pain during sexual intercourse. Oestrogen can be taken as an oral medication, a topical cream, a patch or a ring that is inserted into the vagina.

Female sexual dysfunction caused by emotional, psychological or social factors can be resolved by counseling. Discussing your problems with a specialist can help you overcome your condition without the use of medication or prescription treatment.

Some doctors recommend Kegel exercises, as this female sexual dysfunction treatment helps develop the muscles around the outer portion of the vagina involved in pleasurable sensations.

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Where can I receive help?

You should speak to your local GP about your condition and ask what form of treatment is most suitable for you to take. Alternatively, you can order effective female sexual dysfunction treatment such as Intrinsa online, in confidence. We ask all patients to complete an online consultation with our doctor who can then assess whether you are suitable to take female sexual dysfunction treatment. Take your free consultation to start your treatment the very next day.