Female Sexual Dysfunction

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The best care

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is not an uncommon problem and may be consistent throughout a woman's life. Depending on each individual, it can happen at several stages during one’s life and sometimes can vary between sexual situations. Unlike men's erectile function, women’s sexual function is a complex integration of emotions, experiences, relationships, hormonal status, and medication intake. Therefore, if there is any interplay between these issues, sexual dysfunction can be prolonged until appropriate diagnosis and treatment are initiated.

Female sexual dysfunction is caused by several risk factors, and these must be disclosed honestly when being evaluated by your health care specialist who has experience in these matters.

Your Urologist will be checking into each of these factors during your initial evaluation process.

Use of certain medications such as antidepressants or antihypertensives

Neurological problems such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury

Gynecological issues such as pelvic infections, prior pelvic surgery, and so forth

Medical conditions such as heart disease, anxiety, or depression

Relationship issues, psychological distress, or sexual abuse

Hormonal issues, which can lead to vaginal dryness and decreased sexual libido

Management of Female Sexual Dysfunction

Nonmedical treatment options include:

Communicating your personal likes and dislikes with your partner
Making healthy lifestyle changes such as limiting medications such as antidepressants, if possible, and limiting alcohol and drug consumption
Seeking ways to reduce stress
Listening (your health care provider, who specializes in FSD, can listen to your concerns and responses and provide advice on how best to enhance your intimacy)
Using external enhancers such as lubricants and devices to provide clitoral stimulation

Medical Management of FSD

Medical management and treatment options will be discussed with you by Dr. Alexis Chesrow. This may include medications and hormonal management such as estrogens and even tiny levels of testosterone, both of which play a major role in your sexual satisfaction.