Sexual dysfunction (dysfunction) in women

Unfortunately, in sexual relations, even the most harmonious couple day stress and tension will appear. On closer study often turns out that the reason for this sexual dysfunction - both men and women. According to the American Foundation study of urological diseases (American Foundation for Urologic Disease), sexual dysfunction in women defy classification. There are four basic types of disorders: disorders of sexual desire; disorders of sexual activation (excitation); orgasmic disorders and sexual pain disorders. If the disorder becomes chronic and causes emotional discomfort, you should consult a doctor-sexologist.

Recurring or chronic disorders in women, preventing a normal sexual life, often require medical intervention. According to statistics, four out of ten women suffer from sexual dysfunction of some kind. In most cases this disorder phase sexual response cycle entails disorder another phase of the cycle.

• Disorders of desire / libido in women lose interest in sex, or sexual desire. Thus, the initial phase of the cycle disorder prevents its further development. Suppression of sexual desire, sexual or hypoactive sexual aversion (repulsion) - Here are the most common types of disorders of sexual desire.
• Suppression of sexual desire: the lack of interest in sex prevents the onset of sexual intercourse. The woman did not express the desire to have sex, does not respond to stimulation.
• Hypoactive sexual: a chronic lack of interest in sex, lack of sexual fantasies. This is the most common form of female sexual dysfunction.
• Sexual aversion (disgust): disgust or open protest against intimate touching.

  Symptoms:   lack of interest in sex

  Reasons: causes of disorders of desire are varied. The disorder can be caused by one or a number of factors - age and physical changes, emotional tension, distrust of the partner, chronic stress, lack of personal or irregular sexual life, negative memories of previous sexual relations, psychological state or mood, atmosphere and so on. In particular :

• Reduced hormone estrogen
• Rape, sexual abuse, incest
• Age-related mental and physical changes
• Fatigue
• Gestation
• Tensions, emotional insecurity and discomfort
• Physical illness
• Impact of medications
• Psychological disorders
• Attitude toward sex and outlook
• Imperfection sexual techniques
• Memories of sexual psychological trauma in childhood

  Treatment:   study of specialized literature and Internet sites in order to understand the problem. A woman should learn to "disconnect" from the problems of everyday life, to overcome anxiety and openly discuss all problems with a partner. If these treatments do not work, you should seek professional help from a doctor, sexologist or gynecologist. In some cases carried out analysis of the levels of testosterone, and then the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment. Sometimes using several treatment options:

• If the reduction of sexual desire caused by age-related changes, such as vaginal dryness, hormone therapy is effective, regulating the levels of estrogen and testosterone.
• If the disorder is caused by psychological factors, should consult a psychologist.
• In cases where the problem is rooted in the past, it required a course of psychotherapy.
• If the cause of the disorder - stress, recommend certain relaxation techniques.
• If the disorder is caused by a psychological disorder and relations recommended advice from family psychologist Family psychology: whether to resort to his aid? To help partners solve urgent problems and to restore normal sexual relations.