Sexual Dysfunction

What is the definition of Sexual Health?

“Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.”
 
World Health Organization. Sexual Health, 2002.
 

 

What is Female Sexual Dysfunction?

Sexual dysfunction occurs when an individual or couple are unsatisfied with their sexual experience.

 

What are some causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction?

Female sexual dysfunction can have many different causes, some of which include physical problems, emotional problems, or partner problems. Medications and hormonal changes can also contribute to this problem.

 

What are the specific types of Female Sexual Dysfunction?

Female Sexual Arousal Disorder- Inability to achieve or maintain adequate lubrication to enjoy sexual intercourse.

Hypoactive Desire Disorder- Difficulty with sexual desire or libido, with possible deficiency in sexual thoughts or fantasies.

Sexual Pain Disorders- Bothersome pain with sex.

Female Orgasmic Disorder- Delay or absence of orgasm after a reasonable amount of stimulation for the person’s age and experience.

 

How can I be evaluated if I think I have a problem?

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Worly.

 

What are the different treatments for Female Sexual Dysfunction?

Treatment for this problem depends on the cause, and should be fine tuned for each individual patient. A health care provider can help you get the treatment you need.

 

One thought on “Sexual Dysfunction

  1. Be it in male or female, as a sexologist I can say that sexual dysfunction in most of the cases are happening because of mental stress, hectic lifestyle and hormonal issues for which the treatment plan can be derived only after finding the root cause

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