Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment
Female Sexual Dysfunction Care in La Mesa, CA
Thoughtful, discreet care for concerns related to desire, arousal, orgasm, pain during sexual activity, hormonal changes, stress, and overall sexual wellness.
Many women experience problems with sexual function throughout their lives. However, when sexual problems continue to occur over a long period of time, a woman may be suffering from sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction is defined as any problems that prevent an individual from enjoying or receiving satisfaction from sexual activity.
Female sexual dysfunction care near San Diego.
Alvarado La Mesa Urology provides evaluation and treatment options for female sexual dysfunction in La Mesa and surrounding San Diego communities.
Symptoms of Female Sexual Dysfunction
The most common concerns or symptoms of sexual dysfunction in women may include:
- Reduced sex drive
- Inability to maintain sexual arousal during sexual activity
- Inability to achieve orgasm
- Pain during sexual activity
Women who exhibit any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, and as a result have feelings of personal distress, are usually suffering from sexual dysfunction.
Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Women may experience symptoms of sexual dysfunction at any age. Both physical conditions and psychological factors may contribute to the problem. Common causes of female sexual dysfunction may include:
- Hormonal changes such as the postpartum period and menopause
- Chronic illness or disease
- Antidepressants, blood pressure medications and antihistamines
- Alcoholism
- Stress
- Depression
- Past sexual trauma
Diagnosis of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Women who are experiencing sexual dysfunction are advised to speak with their doctors about their concerns. During the consultation, the doctor will discuss past sexual, medical and psychological histories to evaluate what may be contributing to the problem. A physical examination may be performed to rule out any physical causes for the problem.
A consultation may include discussion of sexual, medical, medication, hormonal, emotional, and psychological history.
A physical exam may help rule out physical causes and guide treatment planning.
Treatment for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Doctors may treat any underlying medical conditions and adjust any current medications that may be causing the sexual dysfunction. Additional treatments may vary depending on the patient and may include:
- Hormone therapy
- Psychological counseling
- Vaginal lubricants
- Reducing stress and anxiety
Aside from seeking medical treatment, patients are encouraged to communicate with their partner about their concerns. Enhanced communication may lead to a heightened level of intimacy, which may help to reduce symptoms.
Treatment should be individualized. A qualified clinician can help determine whether symptoms may be related to hormonal changes, medications, pain, menopause, stress, relationship factors, chronic illness, or other causes.
Common questions about female sexual dysfunction.
These answers are general educational information and are not a substitute for a medical evaluation. A specialist can help identify possible causes and discuss treatment options.
What is female sexual dysfunction?
Female sexual dysfunction refers to ongoing problems that prevent an individual from enjoying or receiving satisfaction from sexual activity. It may involve desire, arousal, orgasm, pain, or personal distress related to sexual function.
What are common symptoms of female sexual dysfunction?
Common symptoms may include reduced sex drive, inability to maintain sexual arousal during sexual activity, inability to achieve orgasm, or pain during sexual activity.
What causes female sexual dysfunction?
Causes may include hormonal changes such as the postpartum period or menopause, chronic illness or disease, certain medications, alcoholism, stress, depression, and past sexual trauma.
How is female sexual dysfunction diagnosed?
Diagnosis may involve discussing sexual, medical, and psychological history, reviewing medications and symptoms, and performing a physical examination to rule out physical causes.
What treatments are available for female sexual dysfunction?
Treatment may include addressing underlying medical conditions, adjusting medications that may contribute to symptoms, hormone therapy, psychological counseling, vaginal lubricants, and reducing stress and anxiety.
Can communication with a partner help?
Yes. Patients are encouraged to communicate with their partner about concerns. Enhanced communication may lead to a heightened level of intimacy, which may help reduce symptoms.
Where can I get female sexual dysfunction care near San Diego?
Alvarado La Mesa Urology provides female sexual dysfunction evaluation and treatment in La Mesa, CA, serving patients from San Diego, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, and nearby communities.
Credible educational references.
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Schedule a female sexual dysfunction consultation in La Mesa.
If sexual health concerns are affecting your comfort, confidence, relationship, or quality of life, Alvarado La Mesa Urology can help evaluate possible causes and discuss treatment options.