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==Overview==
==Overview==
Sexual dysfunction is defined as recurrent and persistent issues with sexual response, desire, experience of [[pain]] or achieving orgasm. Sexual dysfunction often causes distress to the partners in a relationship. Sexual dysfunction conditions are broadly classified into disorders of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm and [[pain]] disorders.  
Sexual dysfunction is defined as recurrent and persistent issues with sexual response, desire, experience of [[pain]] or achieving orgasm. Sexual dysfunction often causes distress to the partners in a relationship. Sexual dysfunction conditions are broadly classified into disorders of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm and [[pain]] disorders. Treatment often includes identifying the underlying cause and treatment along with counselling and supportive care.
 
==Causes==
==Causes==
===Disorders of sexual desire===
===Disorders of sexual desire===
* Psychological disorders or [[stress]]
 
* Advanced age  
*Psychological disorders or [[stress]]
* [[Menopause]]
*Advanced age
* Emotional distress
*[[Menopause]]<ref name="pmid27916394">{{cite journal| author=Goldstein I, Kim NN, Clayton AH, DeRogatis LR, Giraldi A, Parish SJ | display-authors=etal| title=Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder: International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Expert Consensus Panel Review. | journal=Mayo Clin Proc | year= 2017 | volume= 92 | issue= 1 | pages= 114-128 | pmid=27916394 | doi=10.1016/j.mayocp.2016.09.018 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=27916394  }} </ref>
* Medications such as [[antidepressants]], [[anti-anxiety drugs|anxiolytics]], [[antihypertensives]]
*Emotional distress<ref name="pmid30068979">{{cite journal| author=Kucukdurmaz F, Inanc Y, Inanc Y, Resim S| title=Sexual dysfunction and distress in premenopausal women with migraine: association with depression, anxiety and migraine-related disability. | journal=Int J Impot Res | year= 2018 | volume= 30 | issue= 5 | pages= 265-271 | pmid=30068979 | doi=10.1038/s41443-018-0049-z | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=30068979  }} </ref>
*Medications such as [[antidepressants]], [[anti-anxiety drugs|anxiolytics]], [[antihypertensives]]


===Disorders of sexual arousal===
===Disorders of sexual arousal===
* [[Trauma]]
 
* Chronic disorders such as [[diabetes]], [[multiple sclerosis]]
*[[Trauma]]<ref name="pmid31402178">{{cite journal| author=Greenberg DR, Khandwala YS, Breyer BN, Minkow R, Eisenberg ML| title=Genital Pain and Numbness and Female Sexual Dysfunction in Adult Bicyclists. | journal=J Sex Med | year= 2019 | volume= 16 | issue= 9 | pages= 1381-1389 | pmid=31402178 | doi=10.1016/j.jsxm.2019.06.017 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=31402178  }} </ref>
* [[Neuropathy]]
*Chronic disorders such as [[diabetes]], [[multiple sclerosis]]<ref name="pmid25410225">{{cite journal| author=Tamás V, Kempler P| title=Sexual dysfunction in diabetes. | journal=Handb Clin Neurol | year= 2014 | volume= 126 | issue=  | pages= 223-32 | pmid=25410225 | doi=10.1016/B978-0-444-53480-4.00017-5 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25410225  }} </ref>
* [[Stroke]]
*[[Neuropathy]]
* Previous [[genital]] [[surgery]]
*[[Stroke]]<ref name="pmid32100415">{{cite journal| author=Na Y, Htwe M, Rehman CA, Palmer T, Munshi S| title=Sexual dysfunction after stroke-A biopsychosocial perspective. | journal=Int J Clin Pract | year= 2020 | volume= 74 | issue= 7 | pages= e13496 | pmid=32100415 | doi=10.1111/ijcp.13496 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=32100415  }} </ref>
*Previous [[genital]] [[surgery]]<ref name="pmid16406967">{{cite journal| author=Tunuguntla HS, Gousse AE| title=Female sexual dysfunction following vaginal surgery: a review. | journal=J Urol | year= 2006 | volume= 175 | issue= 2 | pages= 439-46 | pmid=16406967 | doi=10.1016/S0022-5347(05)00168-0 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=16406967  }} </ref>


===Disorders of orgasm===
===Disorders of orgasm===
* History of sexual or emotional [[abuse]]
 
* Medication such as [[antihypertensives]], [[anxiolytics]]
*History of sexual or emotional [[abuse]]<ref name="pmid29550460">{{cite journal| author=Bornefeld-Ettmann P, Steil R, Lieberz KA, Bohus M, Rausch S, Herzog J | display-authors=etal| title=Sexual Functioning After Childhood Abuse: The Influence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Exposure. | journal=J Sex Med | year= 2018 | volume= 15 | issue= 4 | pages= 529-538 | pmid=29550460 | doi=10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.02.016 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=29550460  }} </ref>
* Previous [[trauma]] or [[surgery]]
*Medication such as [[antihypertensives]], [[anxiolytics]]
*Previous [[trauma]] or [[surgery]]


===Disorders of sexual pain===
===Disorders of sexual pain===
* [[Endometriosis]]
 
* [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]]
*[[Endometriosis]]<ref name="pmid31726815">{{cite journal| author=La Rosa VL, De Franciscis P, Barra F, Schiattarella A, Tropea A, Tesarik J | display-authors=etal| title=Sexuality in women with endometriosis: a critical narrative review. | journal=Minerva Med | year= 2020 | volume= 111 | issue= 1 | pages= 79-89 | pmid=31726815 | doi=10.23736/S0026-4806.19.06299-2 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=31726815  }} </ref>
* Decreased [[vaginal|vagina]] lubrication
*[[Pelvic inflammatory disease]]<ref name="pmid25992748">{{cite journal| author=Brunham RC, Gottlieb SL, Paavonen J| title=Pelvic inflammatory disease. | journal=N Engl J Med | year= 2015 | volume= 372 | issue= 21 | pages= 2039-48 | pmid=25992748 | doi=10.1056/NEJMra1411426 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25992748  }} </ref>
* [[Sexually transmitted infections]]
*Decreased [[vagina|vaginal]] lubrication
* [[Vaginismus]]
*[[Sexually transmitted infections]]
*[[Vaginismus]]<ref name="pmid25211497">{{cite journal| author=Simonelli C, Eleuteri S, Petruccelli F, Rossi R| title=Female sexual pain disorders: dyspareunia and vaginismus. | journal=Curr Opin Psychiatry | year= 2014 | volume= 27 | issue= 6 | pages= 406-12 | pmid=25211497 | doi=10.1097/YCO.0000000000000098 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=25211497  }} </ref>


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==
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{{familytree/start |summary=Sexual dysfunction diagnosis Algorithm.}}
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{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | A01 | | | A01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;"> ❑ Seek proper history, ask patients to describe in their own words, what do they mean by sexual dysfunction? <br> ❑ This will help distinguish the various causes of sexual dysfunction.
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | }}
<br> ❑ The history should also determine the characteristics, severity, and frequency of dysfunction: <BR> ❑ Onset – Abrupt or gradual, relationship to illness or life event <BR> ❑ Course – Stable, improving, or worsening <be> ❑ Duration and pattern<BR>❑ Factors that alleviate or exacerbate it<BR>❑ Impact on life – Causing emotional or psychological distress, marital discord?<BR> ❑ Any recent changes that the patient has made such as change in [[contraception|contraceptive]], any other medication <be> ❑ Menstrual history including [[menopause|menopausal]] status</div> }}
{{familytree | | | | B01 | | | B01= }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | | | | }}
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{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B01 |B01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">'''Rule out medical conditions''' such as<br> ❑ Chronic [[diabetes mellitus]] <br>❑ [[Hypertension]] <br>❑ [[Hypothyroidism]] <br>❑ [[Depression]] <br>❑ [[Psychosis]]</div>}}
{{familytree | | C01 | | C02 | C01= | C02= }}
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{{familytree | | | | | C01 | | | | C02 | | | C03 | | | | C04 | | | | C05 |C01=Persistent lack of interest in sexual arousal|C02=Difficulty in becoming sexually aroused or maintaining sexual arousal|C03=Diminished ability in achieving orgasm|C04=Pain associated with sexual activity|C05=Other sexual concerns}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | |,|-|-|^|-|.| | |!| | | | | |!| | | | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | D01 | | | D02 | |!| |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | D03|D01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">Difficulty in maintaining sexual excitement|D02=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">[[Vagina|Vaginal]] dryness/difficulty with lubrication|D03=Proper sexual education and counselling}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | |!| | | | |!| | |!| |!| | | |!| | | |!| | |}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | E01 | | | E02 | |!| E03 | | E04 | | E05 |E01=Subjective Arousal disorder|E02=Genital Sexual Arousal disorder|E03=Painful intercourse|E04=Pain associated with sexual stimulation|E05=Pain with vaginal entry}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | |!| | | | | | | |!| |!| | | |!| | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | F01 | | | | | | |!| F02 | | F03 | | F04|F01=Does nongenital stimulation  (visual, mental) cause sexual arousal?|F02=[[Dyspareunia]]|F03= Non coital pain disorder|F04=[[Vaginismus]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | |!| | | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.|}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!|,|-|^|-|-|.| G01 | | G02 | | G03 |G01=High arousal but no orgasm/very delayed orgasm|G02=Poor arousal and no orgasm|G03=Orgasm present but minimal/low intensity}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!|!| | | | |!| |!| | | |!| | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| H01 | | H02 |!| | | |!| | | |!|H01=Yes|H02=No}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| |!| | | |!| |!| | | |!| | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| I01 | | I02 |!| | | |!| | | |!|I01=Genital female [[sexual arousal disorder]]|I02=Missed diagnosis of female [[sexual arousal disorder]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | |!| | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |!|}}
{{familytree | |,|-|-|-|^|-|-|-|.| | | J01 | | J02 | | J03 |J01=[[Anorgasmia|Female orgasmic disorder]]|J02=Female [[sexual arousal disorder]]|J03=Consider other investigations/diagnoses}}
{{familytree | K01 | | | | | | K02 |K01=Lack of sexual desire in response to sexual stimulation|K02=Lack of spontaneous sexual desire}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | | | |!|}}
{{familytree | L01 | | | | | | L02|L01=Sexual desire or [[Sexual interest disorder]]|L02=May be normal under certain circumstances}}
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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the treatment of <nowiki>[[disease name]]</nowiki> according the the [...] guidelines.
Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the treatment of sexual dysfunction.
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{{familytree/start |summary=sexual dysfunction treatment.}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | A01 |A01= }}  
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | A01 |A01= Identify the cause of sexual dysfunction with thorough history and physical exam}}  
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{{familytree | | | B01 | | | | | | | | B02 | | |B01= |B02= }}
{{familytree | | | | | B01 | | B02 | | B03 | | B04 |B01=Disorders of sexual desire|B02=Disorders of orgasm|B03=Disorders of sexual arousal|B04=Disorders of sexual pain}}
{{familytree | | | |!| | | | | | | | | |!| }}
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{{familytree | | | C01 | | | | | | | | |!| |C01= }}
{{familytree | | | | | C01 | | |!| | | C02 | | |!|C01=Sexual interest/Sexual desire disorder|C02=Genital female [[sexual arousal disorder]]}}
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{{familytree | D01 | | D02 | | | | | | D03 |D01= |D02= |D03= }}
{{familytree | | | | | D01 | | |!| | | D02 | | |!|D01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ Encourage communication among partners <br>❑ Educate patients about healthy lifestyle choices <br>❑ Counselling sessions with therapists who specialize in sexual dysfunction <br>❑ [[Flibanserin]] can be used in cases of low sexual desire/interest|D02=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ [[Hormone]] therapy in cases of low [[estrogen]] <br>❑ If the patient is on an [[antidepressant]], changing the dose might help <br>❑ Counselling with the help of a sex-therapist <br>❑ [[Bremelanotide]] is a nasal spray which is used in sexual arousal disorder</div>}}
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{{familytree | E01 | | | | | | | E02 | | | E03 |E01= |E02= |E03= }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | E01 | | E02 | | | | |!|E01=[[Anorgasmia|Female orgasmic disorder]]|E02=Female orgasmic disorder +/- arousal disorder}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | | |!| }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | F01 | | | F02 |F01= |F02= }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | F01 | | F02 | | | | |!|F01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ [[Cognitive behavioural therapy]] <br>❑ Psychodynamic sex therapy <br>❑ [[Estrogen]] therapy in [[menopause|post menopausal]] women <br>❑ [[Testosterone]] therapy is experimental and has been used in some<ref name="pmid31687883">{{cite journal| author=Vegunta S, Kling JM, Kapoor E| title=Androgen Therapy in Women. | journal=J Womens Health (Larchmt) | year= 2020 | volume= 29 | issue= 1 | pages= 57-64 | pmid=31687883 | doi=10.1089/jwh.2018.7494 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=31687883  }} </ref>|F02=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">[[Cognitive behavioural therapy]] <br>❑ [[Hormone]] therapy with [[estrogen]] <br>❑ Review of medication list, change in dosage of [[antidepressant]]s <br>❑ Counselling <br>❑ [[Bremelanotide]] </div>}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|.|}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | G01 | | G02 | | G03 |G01=<div style="float: center; text-align: center; width: 5em; padding:1em;">[[Dyspareunia]]|G02=<div style="float: center; text-align: center; width: 5em; padding:1em;">Non coital pain disorder|G03=<div style="float: center; text-align: center; width: 5em; padding:1em;">[[Vaginismus]]}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |!|}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | H01 | | H02 |H01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ [[Cognitive behavioural therapy]] <br>❑ [[Topical anesthetic]] creams <br>❑ [[Tricyclic antidepressants]] <br>❑ [[Kegel exercise]]s|H02=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ Sex therapy and counselling <br>❑ [[Vagina|Vaginal]] dilators <br>❑ [[Kegel exercise]]s </div>}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | | | | | I01 |I01=<div style="float: left; text-align: left; width: 10em; padding:1em;">❑ Mulitmodal approach involving a <br>* [[Gynecology|Gynecologist]] <br>* Expert in [[pain management]] <br>* [[Mental health professional]] <br>❑ [[Tricyclic antidepressants]] <br>❑ [[Hormone replacement]] <br>❑ [[Cognitive behavioural therapy]] <br>❑ Vaginal [[dehydroepiandrosterone]] in [[menopause|post-menopausal]] patients <br>❑ Dyspareunia in [[post partum]] patients can be treated with <br>* [[vagina|vaginal]] lubricants and <br>* [[scar tissue]] massage <br>❑ [[Botulinum toxin]] injection <br>❑ [[Physical therapy]] of [[pelvic floor]] <br>❑ [[Adesiolysis]] in cases of [[adhesions]] </div>}}
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{{familytree/end}}


==Do's==
==Do's==
* The content in this section is in bullet points.
 
*Encourage patients to discuss sexual health with their primary care provider or obgyn.
*Referral to a psychiatrist may be needed to alleviate patient distress.
*Pelvic floor rehabilitation must be done in patients with [[dyspareunia]].<ref name="pmid31286158">{{cite journal| author=Ghaderi F, Bastani P, Hajebrahimi S, Jafarabadi MA, Berghmans B| title=Pelvic floor rehabilitation in the treatment of women with dyspareunia: a randomized controlled clinical trial. | journal=Int Urogynecol J | year= 2019 | volume= 30 | issue= 11 | pages= 1849-1855 | pmid=31286158 | doi=10.1007/s00192-019-04019-3 | pmc=6834927 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=31286158  }} </ref>
*Encourage non coital behaviours such as massages to improve communication and understanding between partners.
*Education about [[sexually transmitted infections]] must be done to all patients.<ref name="pmid26149164">{{cite journal| author=Petrova D, Garcia-Retamero R| title=Effective Evidence-Based Programs For Preventing Sexually-Transmitted Infections: A Meta-Analysis. | journal=Curr HIV Res | year= 2015 | volume= 13 | issue= 5 | pages= 432-8 | pmid=26149164 | doi=10.2174/1570162x13666150511143943 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=26149164  }} </ref>
*Early identification and treatment can help prevent [[PID]] and associated [[cervical motion tenderness]], [[dyspareunia]] and even subsequent [[infertility]].<ref name="pmid31524362">{{cite journal| author=Curry A, Williams T, Penny ML| title=Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 2019 | volume= 100 | issue= 6 | pages= 357-364 | pmid=31524362 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=31524362  }} </ref>


==Don'ts==
==Don'ts==
* The content in this section is in bullet points.
 
*Don't forget to do an endocrine/hormonal evaluation in patients with sexual dysfunction.
*[[Oral contraceptive]] use can cause vaginal dryness which leads to sexual dysfunction. Don't treat patients without taking a proper and thorough drug history.<ref name="pmid11252940">{{cite journal| author=Mares P, Hoffet M, Rousseau O, Ripart-Neveu S| title=[Vaginal dryness]. | journal=Rev Prat | year= 2001 | volume= 51 | issue= 2 | pages= 155-8 | pmid=11252940 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11252940  }} </ref>
*Do not do counselling on patients alone, both involved partners must be encouraged to undergo [[sex education]] and counselling.
*Do not proceed to genital examination without properly explaining to the patient about the procedure to be done. Some patients might have severe discomfort due to [[vaginismus]] or prior trauma.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:09, 21 May 2021


Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sanjana Nethagani, M.B.B.S.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: Approach to sexual dysfunction, Approach to dyspareunia

Sexual dysfunction Resident Survival Guide Microchapters
Overview
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Do's
Don'ts


Overview

Sexual dysfunction is defined as recurrent and persistent issues with sexual response, desire, experience of pain or achieving orgasm. Sexual dysfunction often causes distress to the partners in a relationship. Sexual dysfunction conditions are broadly classified into disorders of sexual desire, arousal, orgasm and pain disorders. Treatment often includes identifying the underlying cause and treatment along with counselling and supportive care.

Causes

Disorders of sexual desire

Disorders of sexual arousal

Disorders of orgasm

Disorders of sexual pain

Diagnosis

Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the diagnosis of Sexual dysfunction according the the Journal of Sexual Medicine 2017 Opinion paper on The Diagnosis/Classification of sexual arousal concerns in women and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' Committee Practice Bulletin Summary on Sexual Dysfunction. [11][12]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
❑ Seek proper history, ask patients to describe in their own words, what do they mean by sexual dysfunction?
❑ This will help distinguish the various causes of sexual dysfunction.
❑ The history should also determine the characteristics, severity, and frequency of dysfunction:
❑ Onset – Abrupt or gradual, relationship to illness or life event
❑ Course – Stable, improving, or worsening <be> ❑ Duration and pattern
❑ Factors that alleviate or exacerbate it
❑ Impact on life – Causing emotional or psychological distress, marital discord?
❑ Any recent changes that the patient has made such as change in contraceptive, any other medication <be> ❑ Menstrual history including menopausal status
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rule out medical conditions such as
❑ Chronic diabetes mellitus
Hypertension
Hypothyroidism
Depression
Psychosis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Persistent lack of interest in sexual arousal
 
 
 
Difficulty in becoming sexually aroused or maintaining sexual arousal
 
 
Diminished ability in achieving orgasm
 
 
 
Pain associated with sexual activity
 
 
 
Other sexual concerns
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Difficulty in maintaining sexual excitement
 
 
Vaginal dryness/difficulty with lubrication
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proper sexual education and counselling
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subjective Arousal disorder
 
 
Genital Sexual Arousal disorder
 
 
 
Painful intercourse
 
Pain associated with sexual stimulation
 
Pain with vaginal entry
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Does nongenital stimulation (visual, mental) cause sexual arousal?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dyspareunia
 
Non coital pain disorder
 
Vaginismus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
High arousal but no orgasm/very delayed orgasm
 
Poor arousal and no orgasm
 
Orgasm present but minimal/low intensity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Genital female sexual arousal disorder
 
Missed diagnosis of female sexual arousal disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Female orgasmic disorder
 
Female sexual arousal disorder
 
Consider other investigations/diagnoses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lack of sexual desire in response to sexual stimulation
 
 
 
 
 
Lack of spontaneous sexual desire
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sexual desire or Sexual interest disorder
 
 
 
 
 
May be normal under certain circumstances

Treatment

Shown below is an algorithm summarizing the treatment of sexual dysfunction.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify the cause of sexual dysfunction with thorough history and physical exam
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disorders of sexual desire
 
Disorders of orgasm
 
Disorders of sexual arousal
 
Disorders of sexual pain
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sexual interest/Sexual desire disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
Genital female sexual arousal disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
❑ Encourage communication among partners
❑ Educate patients about healthy lifestyle choices
❑ Counselling sessions with therapists who specialize in sexual dysfunction
Flibanserin can be used in cases of low sexual desire/interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hormone therapy in cases of low estrogen
❑ If the patient is on an antidepressant, changing the dose might help
❑ Counselling with the help of a sex-therapist
Bremelanotide is a nasal spray which is used in sexual arousal disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Female orgasmic disorder
 
Female orgasmic disorder +/- arousal disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cognitive behavioural therapy
❑ Psychodynamic sex therapy
Estrogen therapy in post menopausal women
Testosterone therapy is experimental and has been used in some[13]
 
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Hormone therapy with estrogen
❑ Review of medication list, change in dosage of antidepressants
❑ Counselling
Bremelanotide
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non coital pain disorder
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
❑ Sex therapy and counselling
Vaginal dilators
Kegel exercises
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
❑ Mulitmodal approach involving a
* Gynecologist
* Expert in pain management
* Mental health professional
Tricyclic antidepressants
Hormone replacement
Cognitive behavioural therapy
❑ Vaginal dehydroepiandrosterone in post-menopausal patients
❑ Dyspareunia in post partum patients can be treated with
* vaginal lubricants and
* scar tissue massage
Botulinum toxin injection
Physical therapy of pelvic floor
Adesiolysis in cases of adhesions

Do's

  • Encourage patients to discuss sexual health with their primary care provider or obgyn.
  • Referral to a psychiatrist may be needed to alleviate patient distress.
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation must be done in patients with dyspareunia.[14]
  • Encourage non coital behaviours such as massages to improve communication and understanding between partners.
  • Education about sexually transmitted infections must be done to all patients.[15]
  • Early identification and treatment can help prevent PID and associated cervical motion tenderness, dyspareunia and even subsequent infertility.[16]

Don'ts

  • Don't forget to do an endocrine/hormonal evaluation in patients with sexual dysfunction.
  • Oral contraceptive use can cause vaginal dryness which leads to sexual dysfunction. Don't treat patients without taking a proper and thorough drug history.[17]
  • Do not do counselling on patients alone, both involved partners must be encouraged to undergo sex education and counselling.
  • Do not proceed to genital examination without properly explaining to the patient about the procedure to be done. Some patients might have severe discomfort due to vaginismus or prior trauma.

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