FSD
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Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a condition with surprisingly little information available in the public domain. What is known is that up to 40% of women suffer from a form of sexual dysfunction, usually a loss of sexual desire. The causes of female sexual problems can be categorised into physical, hormonal and psychological factors.
Thanks to modern medicine, the stigma once attached to sexual dysfunction is no longer prevalent. Prescribed medication like Intrinsa can provide a discreet and reliable solution to help sufferers of FSD enjoy a pleasurable sexual experience once again.
What is female sexual dysfunction?
Female sexual dysfunction is an inadequate sexual function in women. It mostly refers to low levels of sexual desire, but it’s also sometimes used to classify orgasm problems and pain during sex. Female sexual dysfunction can affect women of all ages, but may be more prevalent during hormonal changes such as the menopausal transition or the postpartum, making women aged 40 and above more susceptible. Female sexual dysfunction can also occur with major illnesses, such as cancer.
FSD is a complex and somewhat controversial issue, not just because of its embarrassing nature but also because it’s a hard condition to define, as it covers a broad range of problems, with many different causes. FSD comes in different forms and its symptoms include:
- Lack of sexual desire
- Inability to become aroused
- Lack of orgasm or sexual climax
- Painful intercourse
What causes female sexual dysfunction?
The causes of female sexual dysfunction can be divided into three groups - physical, psychological and hormonal.
Physical causes
- High blood pressure or diabetes
- Infections and growths in the vaginal area
- Reactions to contraceptive devices
- Medications for treatment of high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, depression or anxiety and cancer
Psychological causes
- Inadequate or ineffective foreplay
- Depression
- Poor self-esteem
- Sexual abuse or incest
- Feelings of shame or guilt about sex
- Fear of pregnancy
- Stress and fatigue
Hormonal causes
- Lower oestrogen
- Childbirth
- Breastfeeding
Finding treatment
Female sexual dysfunction can be treated by evaluating the symptoms causing it. There are a number of treatments available, which involve correcting and treating the underlying physical, psychological or hormonal problems behind the condition. The treatments include:
Intrinsa
Hormones play a major role in regulating the sexual function in women, and most women face a drop in oestrogen levels as they age. Menopause, childbirth and breastfeeding bring about a sharp drop in hormone production levels, which can badly affect a woman's sexual function and libido. In all such conditions, the best method of treatment is hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
One of the latest and best medications to be introduced for this is Intrinsa testosterone patches. These contain testosterone, which is an important sexual hormone for women, as well as men. The patch releases small amounts of testosterone, which is directly absorbed into the bloodstream, to increase women's sexual desires.
Psychological counselling
Psychological counselling can also play an important part in treating women with sexual problems, as can coaching in sexual foreplay and stimulation techniques.
Contraceptive review
Contraceptives can factor into female sexual dysfunction. Speak to your doctor to review your contraceptive methods, to decide whether this is a factor and make changes if necessary.
Viagra
On-going research suggests that Viagra, the anti-impotence drug for men, may help treat sexual disorders in women by increasing blood flow to the sexual organs and thereby increasing physical stimulation in that area. So far, however, the scientific community is still waiting for firm evidence to be published that the drug can work on women.
Ordering prescription treatment
Intrinsa patches manufactured by Procter & Gamble have been approved for use in the UK. If you are suffering from female sexual dysfunction and libido problems, you can complete an online consultation at HealthExpress, which will be reviewed by a registered doctor. They can help by reviewing your medical details to see you get the right treatment. The process is entirely free and without obligation. To start your consultation, click below.

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