Welcome to the Female Sexual Dysfunction FAQ section of HealthExpress.co.uk - The UK's favourite online clinic. We have prepared answers to some of the most popular questions regarding female sexual dysfunction, please get in touch if your question isn't covered below..
What is Female Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction in women is a complex problem that can have many different causes. These problems might be caused by physical or psychological factors. Although female sexual dysfunction can affect women of any age or time, it could become more prevalent during hormonally vulnerable times, such as the menopausal transition or the postpartum. |
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 How can I treat Female Sexual Dysfunction?
Treating female sexual dysfunction may involve treating the underlying medical or hormonal condition contributing to sexual dysfunction, as well as addressing emotional and relationship issues that result or contribute to the dysfunction. In some cases, female sexual dysfunction can be treated by taking specially prescribed medications.
Women with sexual concerns benefit from a combined treatment approach that addresses medical as well as emotional issues.
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Who can suffer from Female Sexual Dysfunction?
Sexual concerns occur in women of all ages but may become more prevalent during hormonally vulnerable times, such as postpartum or with the menopausal transition. Sexual concerns may also occur with major illness, such as cancer. |
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Is Female Sexual Dysfunction a physical or psychological problem?
Female Sexual Dysfunction can be caused by both physical and psychological factors. Physical symptoms may include feeling arousal during sexual activity, failing to achieve an orgasm and sexual contact becomes painful. Psychological factors may include depression, having Poor self-esteem and suffering from stress and fatigue
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 What are the most commonly seen sexual problems in women?
A recent survey of women revealed that the most common sexual problem in women was suffering from hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), often referred to as low sex drive or libido gaining 33.4% of the votes. Having difficulty achieving an orgasm received 24.1% of the votes. Whereas suffering from pain during intercourse gained 14.4% of the vote.
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What causes decreased sexual desire in women?
Suffering from female sexual dysfunction or low sex drive can be caused by a range of factors, which vary from one individual to the next. Fatigue, the daily responsibilities and multiple roles women often assume, and many possible psychological causes can impact a woman's sexual appetite and arousal
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