Female sexual arousal disorder |
Definition physical problems, such as endometriosis, cystitis, or vaginitis stemic problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or hypothyroidism. Even pregnancy or the postpartum period (time after delivery of a child) may affect desire. Menopause is also known to reduce sexual desire. medications, including oral contraceptives, anti-depressants, antihypertensives, and tranquilizers surgery, such as mastectomy or hysterectomy which may affect how a woman feels about her sexual self. stress depression use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarette smoking Symptoms vary. A woman may have no desire for sex, or may not be able to maintain arousal, or may be unable to reach orgasm. She may also have pain during sex or orgasm, which interferes with her desire for intercourse.
Treatment use of erotic materials, such as vibrators, books, magazines and videos sensual massage, avoiding the genitals position changes to reduce pain use of lubricants to moisten the vagina and genital area kegel exercises to strengthen the vagina and clitoris therapy to overcome any relationship or sexual abuse issues Medical treatments include: estrogen replacement therapy, which may help with vaginal dryness, pain and arousal testosterone therapy in women who have low levels of this male hormone (Side effects, however, may include deepening voice, hair growth, and acne) the EROS clitoral therapy device (EROS-CTD), recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration; a small vacuum pump, placed over the clitoris and gently activated to provide a gentle suction designed to increase blood flow to the region, which, in turn, helps with arousal using the herb yohimbine combined with nitric oxide has been found to increase vaginal blood flow in postmenopausal women and thus help with some forms of FSAD Alternative treatment Prognosis Prevention Key Terms For Your Information Berman M.D., Jennifer, Berman Phd, Laura, and Elisabeth Bumiller For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Sexual Dysfunction and Reclaiming Your Sex Life. Henry Holt & Company, Inc., 2001. Reichman, Judith I'm Not in the Mood : What Every Woman Should Know About Improving Her Libido. Quill Publishing, 1999 Rako, M.D., Susan The Hormone of Desire : The Truth About Testosterone, Sexuality, and Menopause. Three Rivers Press, 1999. Periodicals "Restoring Sexual Health." Consumer Reports On Health. (March 2001) 8-10. "Consumer Update: Female Sexual Problems." American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 14 June 1999. Organizations Female Sexual Medicine Center UCLA Medical Center 924 Westwood Blvd., Suite 520 Los Angeles, CA 90024 310.825.0025 www.newshe.com National Women's Health Resource Center, 120 Albany Street Suite 820 New Brunswick, NJ 08901, 877-986-9472 www.healthywomen.org
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