Female Sexual Health
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD)
Most common sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women.
HSDD occurs when a woman has a lack or significantly reduced sexual interest or arousal leading to personal distress or interpersonal difficulties.
Some common causes are;
- Anxiety or depression
- Relationship problems
- issues with body image
- stress
- Hormone Imbalance
- Menopause
- Abuse or trauma
- Medical Problems
- Medications
Female Arousal Disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder is when a women’s body does not respond to sexual stimulation.
Some of the symptoms are
- Lost of interest in sex
- Few sexual thoughts
- Less initiation of sexual activity
- Decrease sexual excitement or pleasure during sex
- Lack of genital or non-genital sensations during sex
Most common causes are psychological issues, hormonal imbalance, medications, medical treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation, medical conditions such as diabetes or infections.
Sexual & Pelvic Pain Issues
Dyspareunia is a condition that causes genital area/pelvic pain during sex. The pain can be very intense or sharp and can continue even after the sexual act.
Most common causes are:
- Vaginal dryness
- Skin disorders
- Infection – yeast or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Injury or trauma
- Radiation and chemotherapy
- Pelvic inflammatory disorder
- Stress
- Self image or body issues
- Relationship problems
- Medications – birth control pikes