How are women diagnosed with sexual arousal disorders?

Diagnosis is always carried out comprehensively, in particular, the collection of anamnesis, general examination and gynecological examination. Experts recommend in such cases to be screened together with a partner. It will be carried out both individually and jointly.

• A survey of the patient. All the problematic issues are clarified – for example, negative sexual experience, negative image of a frivolous woman, childhood problems.
• A general inspection is carried out. In this case, the patient is taken for analysis of smears, culture, tests for sexually transmitted diseases and various pathologies.
• A hormone status test is prescribed.
• When collecting an anamnesis, specialists are guided by the following standards.
• Examination of medical records and medical history. In particular, the presence or absence of pregnancy, the use of drugs, sexually transmitted diseases.
• The atmosphere between partners. In particular, it examines how tense the relationship between a man and a woman is, how they interact with each other, and often quarrels and conflict situations occur.
• Sexual context. It is being examined whether the partner has sexual dysfunction, how often the couple has sex, whether there are disagreements about sexual contacts, any restrictions.
• Methods of sexual arousal. Do books, sexual games, erotic films and music, various types of stimulation — physical, genital stimulation — are used in a pair for stimulation.
• Inhibition factors of sexual arousal. In particular, stressful situations, negative sexual experience in the past, fatigue, sexual self-esteem, fears associated with sex, the threat of unwanted pregnancy.
• Issues of orgasm. Present or absent, how much the partners are worried about this, whether an orgasm occurs during sexual stimulation.
• Sensations after intercourse. Do partners feel satisfaction after sex or not.
• Dyspareunia. If a woman has it, then her form is studied – vaginal, introital. And also the moment when it occurs – with the introduction of the penis, with the ejaculation of a partner, after sexual intercourse.
• Personal qualities. In particular, it examines how a woman is able to trust, her level of self-control, how much she suppresses anger, how she controls herself, her goals and desires.

Treatment of disorders

Treatment is carried out according to the identified type of disorder, taking into account the causes that caused it. Complex therapy is always prescribed. In particular, medication is prescribed, which may include taking a number of antidepressants. This is due to the fact that as a result of sexual dysfunction, negative psychological symptoms are formed – apathy, self-doubt, emotional coldness and more.

Of considerable importance for the formation of a normal sexual reaction are the relationships between partners. Lack of trust, respect, lack of understanding can lead to aggravation of the situation, a complete lack of sexual desire. The female body is designed in such a way that for a full-fledged sexual reaction it is necessary for her to feel emotional attachment and closeness to a partner, his support and trust. Also important is the stimulation of the genitals before sex. Full recommendations can be obtained at the reception of a sexologist.

In particular, the specialist will advise on the subject of erogenous and sensory zones on the body of a man and woman, help you choose the most interesting poses and give useful tips. In the event that sexual problems have led to psychological disorders, psychotherapy is prescribed. This can be cognitive-behavioral, supportive, family, body-oriented and other types of psychotherapy.

In the event that the sexual arousal disorder was caused by hormonal causes or other physiological pathologies, drug therapy is prescribed. If the body lacks estrogen, artificial analogues are prescribed. In the absence of the proper effect, phosphodiesterase inhibitors are prescribed.