In order for one to know that they have a sexual dysfunction they must know what are the symptoms associated with sexual dysfunction. A diminish in the level of covet, which might be expressed by fewer sexual fantasies or thoughts and a lack of enthusiasm to engage in any sexual activity is one symptom of having a sexual dysfunction. A diminish in the level of stimulation is when a woman notice that she do not feel receptive to engaging in sexual suggestions is another form of having a sexual dysfunction. She is also not able to feel or maintain sexual interest. The female sexual arousal disorder symptoms are the inability to reach an orgasm and pain during sexual intercourse. These are all classified by the DSM-IV as a Sexual arousal disorder. Sexual arousal disorder or SAD is defined as the inability to attain or maintain typical responses to sexual arousal. These terms is use to diagnose women.
Not only is SAD caused by the lack of sexual arousal it is also caused by psychological and emotional factors such as depression, anger and stress. In a relationship factor it can be caused by the lack of trust and conflict and in medical factors it can be caused by depleting in hormones, reduce of blood flow, and nerve damage.
It is reported that 60% of women is concerns about their sexuality, 30% have a lack of interest in sex, and 20% of women feel that sex is not pleasurable anymore, 10% of women have pain during intercourse, 50% of women have difficulty becoming aroused and reaching orgasm, and 20% of women will not be able to have an orgasm.
Normally, when a woman becomes sexually stimulated, the vagina is secreted resulting in the vagina becoming lubricated. The labia and clitoris of the vulva swell up, and the breasts become slightly enlarge. When a woman is experiencing sexual arousal disorder, these responses do not happen contrary to sufficiently long and intense sexual stimulation.
Physical causes of sexual arousal disorder include inflammation of the vagina (vaginitis), inflammation of the bladder (cystitis), endometriosis, an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism), diabetes mellitus, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. Sexual arousal disorder may develop as women age. As menopause approaches, the lining of the vagina thins and becomes dry because the estrogen level diminishes. As a result, the ability to become aroused deterate, partly because sexual intercourse may be painful. Taking drugs such as oral contraceptives, antihypertensive, antidepressants, or sedatives can cause sexual arousal disorder. Surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or breast (mastectomy) may damage a woman’s sexual self-image, contributing to sexual arousal disorder.
Most women experience anorgasmia which is a form of sexual dysfunction sometimes classified as a psychiatric disorder in which the patient cannot achieve an orgasm, even with “adequate” stimulation. However, it can also be caused by medical problems such as Female sexual dysfunction after pregnancy, multiple sclerosis, pelvic trauma, hormonal imbalances, total hysterectomy, spinal cord injury and cardiovascular disease. If the cause of sexual arousal disorder is psychological, researchers recommend that you undergo counseling with their partner. You can either do psychotherapy in a group or individually. Researchers believe that both approaches are useful. Sensate focus exercises for couples can help relieve a couple’s anxiety about intimacy and sexual intercourse. Learning about how the genital organs function can help. A woman can learn which arousal techniques are effective for her and her partner. Performing Kegel exercises can help because they strengthen the muscles involved in sexual intercourse.
If you are women experiencing premenopausal symptoms you should get estrogen treatment. Estrogen creams and suppositories reduce the thinning and drying of the lining of the vagina and thus may help with lubrication during intercourse. Sensate focus exercises for couples can help relieve a couple’s anxiety about intimacy and sexual intercourse.
