16 Evaluating female sexual dysfunction. #sexuality #sexualityeducation #psychology #shorts

Female sexual dysfunction refers to a sexual problem associated with personal distress. It takes different forms, including lack of sexual desire, impaired arousal, inability to achieve orgasm, or pain with sexual activity [6]. Sexual dysfunction may be a problem since the start of sexual activity or may be acquired later in life after a period of normal sexual functioning. The epidemiology, risk factors, and evaluation of female sexual dysfunction will be reviewed here. Management of female sexual dysfunction and evaluation and treatment of dyspareunia are discussed separately. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, course, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of female orgasmic disorder are also discussed separately. (See "Overview of sexual dysfunction in females: Management," "Female sexual pain: Evaluation," "Female sexual pain: Differential diagnosis," "Female orgasmic disorder: Epidemiology, clinical features, assessment, and diagnosis," and "Treatment of female orgasmic disorder.") In this topic, when discussing study results, we will use the terms "woman," "female," or "patient" as they are used in the studies presented. However, we encourage the reader to consider the specific counseling and treatment needs of transgender and gender-expansive individuals. #FemaleSexualDysfunction #sexualhealth #womenwellness #intimacyissues #sexualeducation #psychologicalwellbeing #relationshipadvice #sexualtherapy #mentalhealthmatters #empowerwomen