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Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder is characterized by persistent inability to attain or maintain adequate physical arousal (vaginal lubrication, clitoral swelling) during sexual activity.
80%
Success Rate
2-4 weeks with initial interventions
Duration
Multiple
Treatment Options
3+ Groups
May Affect
What is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder?
Female sexual arousal disorder is characterized by persistent inability to attain or maintain adequate physical arousal (vaginal lubrication, clitoral swelling) during sexual activity.
Prevalence: Affects 15-25% of women globally
Symptoms and Signs
- •Inadequate vaginal lubrication
- •Lack of vulvar swelling during stimulation
- •Reduced clitoral sensitivity
- •Difficulty with sexual pleasure
- •Pain during intercourse
- •Anxiety about sexual performance
Causes and Risk Factors
Common Causes
- →Insufficient foreplay or stimulation
- →Hormonal changes (menopause, low testosterone)
- →Psychological factors (anxiety, depression, trauma)
- →Relationship issues
- →Medications (antidepressants, antihypertensives)
- →Cardiovascular disease affecting blood flow
- →Chronic health conditions
- →Inadequate sexual education or experience
Risk Factors
- ⚠️Menopause
- ⚠️Cardiovascular disease
- ⚠️Diabetes
- ⚠️Stress
- ⚠️Relationship conflict
Treatment Options
Expected Outcomes: Excellent outcomes with comprehensive approach; 75-85% improvement rates
Available Treatments:
- ✓Extended foreplay and sexual education
- ✓Topical estrogen therapy
- ✓Lubricants and moisturizers
- ✓Vibrators and sexual aids
- ✓Couples therapy and communication training
- ✓Sex therapy
- ✓Medication adjustment
- ✓Pelvic floor physical therapy
- ✓Treatment of underlying medical conditions
Prevention Tips
- →Regular sexual activity
- →Open communication with partner
- →Stress management
- →Pelvic floor exercises
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