Female sexual disorders (FSD) include :
- Sexual desire disorders
- Lack of interest in sex
- Unable to achieve orgasm
Sexual pain disorders :
- Dyspareunia: Pain during intercourse
- Vaginismus: Painful spasmodic involuntary vaginal contractions
Risk Factors for FSD
Psychological factors :
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Persistent daily and acute stress
- Individual and partners variables such as history of abuse, self-esteem, relationship conflict, lack of intimacy or trust, poor sexual stimulation, partners sexual dysfunction and inadequate sexual knowledge
Sexual or Emotional Abuse
- Child abuse
- Domestic violence
- Rape
- Sexual exploitation
Organic factors
- Addiction like Alcohol, smoking, marijuana, tobacco , LSD, etc
- Pollution
- Food habits,
Treatment
- Counselling
- Psychotherapy
Life style modification :
No smoking, consuming tobacco, alcohol or substance abuse, weight loss, controlling diabetes, blood pressure, exercise and following a healthy diet
The author of is a MBBS, MD and a Consultant in sexual medicine
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