“The question of being troubled is key when it comes to
any potential sexual disorder, since the issue is not
the sexual “problem or condition itself but whether…”.1
Umbrella
What may the Sexual Health and Female Sexual Dysfunction Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD)
- Frigidity
- Sexual Dysfunction In Females/Women
- Sexual Problems In Females/Women
Definition
What is female sexual dysfunction (FSD)?
DotS the definition of FSD may vary. In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic’s definition is:
“Persistent, recurrent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain — that distress you or strain your relationship with your partner — are known medically as sexual dysfunction”.2
FSD or Not
If a woman is not troubled by her sex life, does she have FSD?
In Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Sexual Problems At Midlife – Does the Problem Bother You or Your Partner? the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) explain:
“The question of being troubled is key when it comes to any potential sexual disorder, since the issue is not the sexual “problem” or condition itself but whether it is bothersome or troubling to the person or partners involved. For instance, if both partners in a couple are content to live without an active sex life, then a condition such as vaginal dryness or erectile difficulty does not really represent sexual dysfunction. Similarly, a woman who notices some decline in sexual desire over time may not be troubled by it if she is not in a relationship. However, if she meets a partner with high libido, she may start to see her low sex drive as a problem”.3
Types
What are some types of FSD?
In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms the Mayo Clinic explain:
- Low sexual desire. This most common of female sexual dysfunctions involves a lack of sexual interest and willingness to be sexual
- Sexual arousal disorder. Your desire for sex might be intact, but you have difficulty with arousal or are unable to become aroused or maintain arousal during sexual activity
- Orgasmic disorder. You have persistent or recurrent difficulty in achieving orgasm after sufficient sexual arousal and ongoing stimulation
- Sexual pain disorder. You have pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact”.4
Anorgasmia
What is anorgasmia?
DotS the definition of anorgasmia may vary. The Mayo Clinic’s definition is:
“Anorgasmia is delayed, infrequent or absent orgasms — or significantly less-intense orgasms — after sexual arousal and adequate sexual stimulation. Women who have problems with orgasms and who feel significant distress about those problems may be diagnosed with anorgasmia”.5
Is there an association between anorgasmia and aging?
In Anorgasmia In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Causes: Physical Causes the Mayo Clinic explain:
- “Age-Related Changes To the Body. Changes to the body after menopause or later in life may contribute to various types of sexual dysfunction”.6
Is anorgasmia a concern?
In Anorgasmia In Women: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
“Talk to your healthcare professional if you have concerns about your sex life, especially if you’re concerned about your ability to have an orgasm”.7
FSD Common or Not
In Sexual Dysfunction the (United States) Cleveland Clinic note in October 2020:
FSD Cause
What causes FSD?
In Female Sexual Dysfunction: Symptoms & Causes – Overview: Causes the Mayo Clinic elaborate on:
Factors — often interrelated — that contribute to sexual dissatisfaction or dysfunction include:
- Physical…
- Hormonal…
- Psychological and social…”.9
Health Care Provider
What if I think I have FSD?
If you think you have FSD and this troubles you, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Talking To Your Healthcare Provider About Your Problem the NAMS reassure:
There is absolutely no need to suffer (or let your relationship suffer) in silence”.10
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- Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Sexual Problems At Midlife – Does the Problem Bother You or Your Partner? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/sexual-problems-at-midlife Accessed: 21 April 2024
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- Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Sexual Problems At Midlife – Does the Problem Bother You or Your Partner? North American Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/sexual-problems-at-midlife Accessed: 21 April 2024
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- Sexual Dysfunction. Last Reviewed: 27 October 2020. Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9121-sexual-dysfunction Accessed: 21 April 2024
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- Sexual Health & Menopause Online: Talking To Your Health Care Provider About Your Problem. North America Menopause Society https://www.menopause.org/for-women/sexual-health-menopause-online/effective-treatments-for-sexual-problems/talking-to-your-healthcare-provider-about-your-problem Accessed: 21 April 2024