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FEMALE SEXUAL FUNCTION - SEXUAL RESPONSE CYCLE
Although sexual responses are highly individualised and do vary, when a woman has sex, her body goes through a pattern of responses called the sexual response cycle. ...
Orgasm: Known as the peak of the sexual response, the muscles of the vagina and uterus contract and create a strong feeling of pleasure. ...
FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION - CAUSES
Sexual dysfunctions are disturbances in one or more of the sexual response cycle’s phases, or pain associated with arousal or intercourse. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association involving a national sample of 1,749 women estimated that sexual dysfunctions occur in 43 percent of women in the United States. According to this 1999 study, you may be at greater risk for sexual problems if you are:
* Single, divorced, widowed, or separated
* Experiencing emotional or stress-related problems
* Experiencing a decline in your economic position
* Feeling unhappy, or physically and emotionally unsatisfied
* A victim of sexual abuse or forced sexual contact
Psychological causes can include:
* Stress or anxiety from work or family responsibilities
* Concern about sexual performance
* Conflicts in the relationship with your partner
* Depression
* Unresolved sexual orientation issues
* Previous traumatic sexual experience
* Body image and self-esteem problems
Physical causes can include:
* Diabetes
* Heart disease
* Liver disease
* Kidney disease
* Pelvic surgery
* Pelvic injury or trauma
* Neurological disorders
* Medication side effects
* Hormonal changes, including those related to pregnancy and menopause
* Thyroid disease
* Alcohol or drug abuse
FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION – DISORDERS
Sexual Aversion Disorder: persistent or recurring phobic aversion to, and avoidance of sexual contact with a sexual partner. Sexual Aversion Disorder is generally a psychologically or emotionally based problem
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: may result from psychological/emotional factors or be secondary to medical problems such as hormone deficiencies, and medical or surgical interventions. Sexual Arousal Disorder: persistent or recurring inability to attain, or maintain sufficient sexual excitement causing personal distress. ...
Orgasmic Disorder: persistent or recurrent difficulty, delay in, or absence of attaining orgasm following sufficient sexual stimulation and arousal, and causes personal distress.
Sexual Pain Disorders:
Dyspareunia: recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse
Vaginismus: recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third the vagina that interferes with vaginal penetration, which causes personal distress.
FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION -TREATMENT
Lubricating creams, gels or suppositories: If you are suffering from vaginal dryness caused by medications, a chronic condition or declining oestrogen levels resulting from menopause, your health care professional may suggest using water-based over-the counter vaginal lubricants such as K-Y Jelly, which may make sex more comfortable.
Topical oestrogen: For menopausal women with vaginal thinning, dryness or insensitivity, oestrogen creams, or vaginal inserts, may be recommended by your health care professional to ease sexual discomfort. ... Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Eros Clitoral Therapy Device is designed to treat female sexual arousal disorder.
Approximate Word count = 2306
Approximate Pages = 9.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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