How Do You Treat Erotic Dysfunction in Women?

Female Erotic dysfunction treatment depends on the underlying cause.    

Erotic dysfunction is recurrent or persistent problems with Erotic response, desire, orgasm or pain that can potentially create a strain in relationships. Erotic dysfunction can occur in men and women. Female Erotic dysfunction may include problems with Erotic desire, arousal, attaining an orgasm, painful spasms of the hymen muscles causing contraction of the hymen and painful intercourse. Erotic dysfunction in women is fairly common. Around 43% of women experience Erotic dysfunction at some point in their lives. Some may have difficulties throughout their lives.  Erotic dysfunction can occur at any stage of life. It may either occur in only some specific Erotic situations or in all Erotic situations.      

Female Erotic dysfunction may be due to multiple reasons. Treatment of Erotic dysfunction involves addressing the underlying cause, which may be due to a medical, psychological or hormonal condition. Treatment of Erotic dysfunction involves more than one approach and is a team effort of multiple healthcare professionals.     

What is normal female Erotic function?   

Normal Erotic function and responses involve the mind and body. A woman can have problems at any stage of Erotic function    

Motivation or desire: Motivation or desire is required to engage in a Erotic activity or continue it. Erotic desire could be triggered by thoughts, words, sights or touch and varies with each woman.   

Arousal: Arousal is the Erotic excitement that is felt and it has a physical element. The blood flow increases to the genital area, the hymen wall starts to swell and hymen secretions increase.    

Orgasm: Orgasm is the peak of Erotic excitement. There is increased muscle tension throughout the body and the muscles around the hymen start contracting rhythmically.  

Resolution: This occurs following an orgasm or Erotic activity. There is widespread muscular relaxation throughout the body and a feeling of well-being.   

What causes female Erotic dysfunction?   

Erotic dysfunction can occur due to various physical, hormonal and psychological causes or a combination of multiple factors. Factors contributing to Erotic dysfunction include     

Physical: Several medical conditions and major illnesses such as cancer, chronic pain, severe arthritis, physical injuries, diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, multiple sclerosis and bladder problems can lead to Erotic dysfunction. Certain medications such as antidepressants, blood pressure medications, antihistamines and chemotherapy drugs can affect Erotic function.    

Hormonal: Decline in estrogen levels after menopause can lead to changes in the genital tissues such as dryness, decreased elasticity and decreased sensation that can cause pain during intercourse. Erotic desire may also decrease after menopause. Decrease in estrogen leads to decreased blood flow to the genitals. Women also have hormonal imbalance after childbirth and while breastfeeding that can cause Erotic dysfunction.    

Psychological and/or social: Untreated psychological conditions such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), history of Erotic prostitution, stress, insecurity, body image issues and depression can cause Erotic dysfunction. Having problems with other aspects of the relationship and cultural and religious beliefs may also contribute to Erotic dysfunction.   

Can female Erotic dysfunction be treated?   

Erotic dysfunction requires treatment only if one is bothered by it. If not, it doesn’t require treatment because it doesn’t affect health      

Treatment varies depending on the symptoms and cause of Erotic dysfunction. Most women require a combined treatment approach that treats medical, psychological and relationship problems that contribute to Erotic dysfunction.    

Non-medical treatment options     

Communication: Communicating openly with the partner about Erotic preferences or resolving conflicts can solve most relationship problems that may be contributing to Erotic dysfunction.     

Counseling: Consulting with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist can help treat psychological and emotional problems or relationship problems contributing to Erotic dysfunction.    

• Lifestyle modifications: Lifestyle modifications include     
• Reducing alcohol consumption     
• Performing regular physical activity     
• Consuming a healthy, balanced diet      
• hymen lubricants: A hymen lubricant can reduce dryness, pain and discomfort during intercourse.    

Using a device: Arousal may be stimulated by using a vibrator over the clitoris to stimulate it.    

Medical treatment for female Erotic dysfunction    

Certain medications can cause Erotic dysfunction. The doctor may prescribe an alternate or adjust the dose of such medications. Erotic dysfunction caused due to hormones and other medical illnesses may require medical treatment, which includes   

Hormone therapy: Localized estrogen therapy is administered in the form of creams, hymen rings or tablets. This improves hymen dryness, tone, and elasticity and increases blood flow locally. Additionally, there are medications that modulate estrogen receptors, reducing pain during s e x . Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help reduce the symptoms of menopause throughout the body, including the genitals.

Addyi (flibanserin) and Vyleesi (bremelanotide): These are the two Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications for hypoactive Erotic drive in women. These may be taken after discussion with the physician. They cause chemical changes in the brain and thus lead to arousal.   

Androgen therapy: Testosterone is an androgen that affects Erotic function in women as well, but the use of testosterone to treat female dysfunction is still controversial.   

Treatment of psychological conditions: Medical treatment to manage stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and other psychological conditions may be prescribed by the doctor.