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Female sexual dysfunction
Alternate Names : Frigidity, Sexual dysfunction - female
Definition
Sexual dysfunction in women may involve a reduction in sex drive, a strong dislike of sexual activity, difficulty becoming aroused, inability to achieve orgasm, or pain with sexual activity or intercourse.
Overview & Considerations
Traditionally, sexual dysfunction in women was thought to be largely due to psychological problems. Recent research is beginning to uncover many physical causes for sexual problems in women. While many sexual problems have an underlying psychological component, possible physical causes must be ruled out in the initial examination.
Common Causes
- Anxiety or depression
- Changes related to menopause
- Communication problems with partner
- Damage to nerves due to surgery or trauma
- Fear of pain, infection, or being pregnant
- Feelings of guilt and shame about sex
- History of sexual abuse
- Infection or gynecological disease
- Lack of appropriate stimulation
- Lack of lubrication
- Medication
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Review Date : 8/1/2008
Reviewed By : Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator, Maternal & Child Health Lecturer, Pathophysiology, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of Medicine; Susan Storck, MD, FACOG, Clinical Teaching Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Washington School of Medicine; Chief, Eastside Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound, Redmond, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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