Female sexual dysfunction

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Causes of sexual dysfunction

Overview

Treatment

Female sexual dysfunction

Alternative Names:

Frigidity; Sexual dysfunction - female

Home Care:

Home care depends on the cause. Family planning and birth control may be helpful for problems caused by a fear of pregnancy.

Call your health care provider if:

Call your health care provider if the problem is persistent or accompanied by other unexplained symptoms.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:

Your health care provider will perform a physical examination, which may include a pelvic exam. Your provider may ask detailed questions about relationships, current sexual practices, attitudes towards sex, medications you may be taking, and other possible symptoms.

TREATMENT

Treatment for sexual dysfunction will depend on the cause. It may include changes in your current sexual activities, stopping or changing medications where possible, adding a new medication, or surgery. Referral to a specialist with expertise in treating sexual dysfunction may be necessary. Psychological counseling may be recommended.

Review Date: 5/11/2004
Reviewed By: Sharon Roseanne Thompson, M.D., M.P.H., Clinical Fellow, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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