Sexual dysfunction refers to any violations of sexual response cycle, because of which a person can not get satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle is divided into four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and the final phase. Sexual dysfunction in females are usually associated with the first three phases of the cycle.

Despite the fact that sexual dysfunction in women is very common (43% of women suffer from some kind of sexual response cycle disorders), many of them feel uncomfortable when discussing the subject, and does not always refer to specialists. However, it is important that a woman suffering from sexual disorders, spoke of it as a doctor and with your partner. In most cases, these disorders can be successfully treated, but it is necessary to take action.

The main causes of sexual dysfunction in women

Sexual dysfunction can be a result of both physiological and psychological problems.

• Physiological causes. By the development of sexual disorders can cause conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, neurological disorders, hormonal imbalances, menopause, liver and kidney disease, alcoholism and drug addiction. Sometimes, sexual dysfunction is a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants.
• Psychological causes. These include stress, anxiety, relationship problems with partner, depression Depression A strong sense of guilt, the traumas of the past sexual abuse, low self-esteem.

The most common sexual dysfunction observed in women of mature age - probably due to the aging process Internal and external aging: it is necessary to think in advance Which has some influence on the physical and psychological state.

Types of sexual dysfunction in women

The most common sexual dysfunction in women include:

• Suppressed sexual desire, or simply a lack of interest in sex. The reason may be hormonal changes, certain diseases and certain types of therapy (eg, chemotherapy), depression, pregnancy, stress, and severe fatigue. Child care (especially in the absence of support from the partner or other people), as well as fatigue routines in relationships may also inhibit sexual desire in women.
• The absence of sexual stimulation. If a woman is not excited during sexual activity, it may lead to the fact that the vagina will be produced insufficient lubrication and sexual act because of this, it becomes quite painful. The reasons may be as different psychological problems and the wrong actions of the partner (for example, too short prelude to sex - an urgent problem for many couples).
• Anorgasmia, or inability to achieve orgasm may be caused by numerous taboo for women in the sexual sphere, her inexperience, and severe stress, anxiety, and other psychological problems. Chronic diseases, taking certain medications and improper sexual stimulation can also cause anorgasmia.
• Painful intercourse. The causes of pain during intercourse may be violations such as endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginitis, development of an insufficient number of lubrication in the vagina, diseases, sexually transmitted infections, scarring after surgery on the genitals. In some women, the cause of pain during sex is vaginismus - a disorder in which the vaginal muscles involuntarily contract, which is why the penetration of the vagina can be extremely painful.

As diagnosed sexual disorders in women

The first woman to be as detailed as possible to tell the doctor about their symptoms. This can be frustrating, but it must be done, otherwise effective treatment is impossible. Thereafter gynecological examination is carried out usually do smear analysis (to identify possible precancerous or cancerous tumors of the cervix) and, if necessary, a blood test. In some cases, there may be used and other diagnostic procedures, such as ultrasound.

The doctor needs to know not only about the physical symptoms of sexual dysfunction, but all that somehow can contribute to disturbances in the sexual sphere. Therefore, the patient should be told about their own fears related to the sex of the previous experiences of sexual violence, the problems in the relationship with the partner about the abuse of alcohol and drugs, and so on. This information will help the doctor a complete picture of the condition of the patient, the possible causes of sexual disorders, and as quickly as possible to find effective treatment.

Treatment of sexual dysfunction in women

For the treatment of sexual disorders requires joint efforts of the patient, her physician and a psychologist or therapist. In most cases, the treatment of the disorder is sufficient to cure physical or psychological violations which caused it. In the treatment of sexual disorders can also be used the following strategies:

• Education. Knowledge of the structure of the human body, sexual function, sexual response cycle help women get rid of the anxiety and fear associated with sex. This is particularly helpful for women who have grown up in a very religious family, or for which issues related to sexuality were virtually taboo for any other reason. Women are coming of age as it is very helpful to understand what changes occur in the body as we age, and how they affect sex life.
• Sexual stimulation. Masturbation, sex change techniques Technique sex: how to have fun? The use of erotic materials often help to overcome problems such as depressed libido and lack of sexual arousal.
• Pain relief. Using poses for sex in which the woman can control the depth of penetration, and various lubricants help to ease the pain during intercourse.

Counselling can be used as a supplement to the plan of treatment of sexual disorders.