Sexual Dysfunction in Women
Alternate Names : Inhibited Sexual Desire, Lost Interest in Sex, Diminished Libido, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Decreased Sexual Desire, Decreased Sex Drive
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
There are many different types of sexual dysfunction, including:
a lack of interest in sex, known as decreased libido
the inability to attain or maintain adequate vaginal lubrication and swelling response. This is called female sexual arousal disorder.
painful intercourse, known as dyspareunia
painful, involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles, known as vaginismus
a delay or absence of orgasm
A woman with a decreased libido may:
enjoy sex less than she used to
avoid having sex
have a previously functional partner who is now unable to have an orgasm
ignore her own personal hygiene to avoid having sex
have fewer erotic dreams
have fewer sexual fantasies
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