Female Sexual Dysfunction: Don’t Suffer in Silence

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If you are experiencing persistent trouble with sexual arousal that is causing distress to you and/or your partner, you may be experiencing what is called Female Sexual Dysfunction, or FSD. This is a complex disease, with both psychological and physical components, and can be a major stressor within intimate relationships.

Female sexual dysfunction can develop at any age, but sexual problems often happen when hormones are fluctuating, such as after  having a baby or during menopause. Sexual concerns may also occur with major illness, such as cancer, cancer treatment, diabetes, history of smoking or cardiovascular disease. History of sexual assault or abuse, patient’s sexual orientation and societal and family beliefs can  produce problems as well.

Symptoms Vary

· Desire disorders: you may not be interested in having sex even if you have a history of successful sexual activity.  You may seldom desire sexual intimacy when it has formerly been a rewarding part of your life.

· Arousal disorders: when you don’t feel the sexual response you are accustomed to, or you start to respond but can’t keep it up to a point of orgasm.

· Orgasmic disorders: If you can’t achieve a satisfactory orgasm, have pain during orgasm, especially if this has not been a problem over time.

· Sex pain disorders: when you have pain   during or after sex, you may have a sex pain disorder, which may have a muscular source,  or may be related to vaginal dryness or atrophy.

· Any medical condition which may cause unrelated discomfort, such as arthritis or urinary incontinence may be a secondary factor in the  diagnosis.

For a more complete overview of causes of female sexual dysfunction and other health conditions, go to www.precisiontrials.com and view “Women’s Health Conditions.”

SJ Winninger, M.D.,FACOG

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