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The Diagnosis and Management of Female Impotence

Posted by admin in diagnosis, female impotence on May 7th, 2009

How is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Diagnosed?

Diagnosis of FSAD is initiated by taking a complete medical history. It is important to that FSAD is differentiated from inadequate genital stimulation disorder and drug abuse. These two should be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. Sexual orientation is often determined, as it is necessary to come up with appropriate evaluation and management.

When all important information is obtained, diagnostic and laboratory examinations are done to check out if there’s alteration or an imbalance in your body that is probably causing the impotence.

A pelvic examination is usually done to visualize for any structural changes that have probably occurred in your reproductive system, causing your unresponsiveness and discomfort in sexual stimulations. Blood results are also done to check on the levels of your hormones, which could possibly be the root cause of
female impotence.

What Are Your Treatment Options?

The treatment and management of female stimulation arousal disorder is approached in various ways. Conservative management or nonsurgical intervention FSAD includes the use of drugs. Tibolone, a new drug mainly used to treat osteoporosis has shown beneficial effects. It increases vaginal lubrication and increases arousal. This drug is not yet found in Europe and in Asia. Since hormonal imbalances most frequently result in female impotence, hormonal replacement therapies are usually recommended. Various creams and jellies are suitable lubricants and may help to alleviate the discomfort. Warm baths or use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can minimize pain before sex while trying different positions during sex. Hormones are key elements in a woman’s sexual drive and sexual function. Women in menopause or who have had a complete hysterectomy are likely to experience imbalances in estrogen and progesterone levels that can be related to sexual enjoyment.

Because the mind and the body are closely interconnected, hypnosis may offer another avenue of treatment for FSAD. Using techniques of deep relaxation as well as self-hypnosis can help resolve any unconscious conflict that may act as a block to healthy sexual function. The psychological portion of treatment is directed at teaching how to focus on pleasurable thoughts and feelings about sex through counseling or psychotheraphy. Because self-help is difficult when it comes to sexual dysfunction, sex therapists help men and women, as individuals and as couples, with sexual expression.

Sensual massages can be recommended where the partner provides the massage and the receiving patient provides feedback to what feels good. This would promote comfort and communication between partners.

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Female Impotence: Women Can Be Impotent, Too

Posted by admin in female impotence on May 7th, 2009

What is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder?

Female impotence, also known as female sexual arousal disorder or FSAD, is a condition wherein women experience a lack of sexual arousal and desire, brought about by recurrent problems in sexual responses. A woman with FSAD does not achieve sufficient vaginal lubrication to initiate sexual intercourse, or does not sustain an ample amount of lubrication until orgasm, the sexual climax. In some women, muscles of the vagina contract or tighten excessively, allowing no muscle expansion to accommodate the engagement of the penis. Erotic sensations may be lacking, which in turn, results in vaginal dryness and tightness.

Some women may find physical contact repulsive. Often, these women with FSAD experience great pain with intercourse that avoidance of sexual contact with their partner is the only way they can rid of this sexual dysfunction.

FSAD may be an existing, lifelong condition or an acquired sexual disorder. In lifelong FSADs, women have never been responsive to any form of sexual stimulation. In acquired FSADs, the once responsive and sexually active woman is now unresponsive and uninterested with sex. FSADs can be situational or generalized. Situational FSADs have sporadic and isolated occurrences of impotence, while generalized FSADs occur regardless of the situation.

What Causes Female Impotence?

Female sexual arousal disorder may be due to a physical problem, a psychological crisis or a combination of both. Women with FSAD typically report a lack of interest, and sometimes, disgust in sex. Arousal is next to impossible, and the attainment of orgasm, a complete sexual satisfaction is far from reach.

Most common psychological causes of FSADs are guilt, anxiety and hostility. Guilt usually involves an internal conflict between a desire to enjoy sex and an unconscious fear of doing so. Other psychological causes are depression, stress and overwork. Unresolved childhood issues, such as sexual abuse or lesbianism may manifest in adulthood as FSAD.

Medical conditions that predispose one woman to FSAD are as follows: anemia, infection of the bladder, vaginal infection, an underactive thyroid gland, diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, or muscular dystrophy. Conditions that cause hormonal changes and imbalances may also cause a decreased desire for sex. Unhealthy behaviours, particularly excessive alcohol intake and smoking can also result in FSAD.

FSAD may develop as women age. During menopause, the muscular walls vagina thin and dry out as a result of decreased estrogen levels. This can further result in diminished sexual arousal and desire. An intake of some prescribed medications, such as oral contraceptives, antihypertensive, antidepressants, or sedatives can also cause FSAD.

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