Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Time to Question and Assist

Sexual problems are reported in up to 40% of women on routine questioning, and about one in eight has a sexual dysfunction. To meet diagnostic criteria for sexual dysfunction, a problem must be recurrent or persistent and cause personal distress or interpersonal difficulty. Sexual dysfunction is a topic that is not usually broached by female patients and health care workers. This widespread problem can be a source of awkwardness unless a specific, correctable problem is found. Furthermore, with a busy schedule, there is often little time to discuss sexual desire, inadequate lubrication, impaired arousal, inability to active orgasm, or vulvovaginal pain or discomfort with sexual activity.
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Foreword Source Type: research