Causes and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction

Introduction

Sexual malfunction also known as sexual dysfunction is the incapability of an individual to engage in normal sexual intercourse. The problem could be affected by either of the parties and could lead to severe mental and health problems in the future. Although neglected by many this ailment requires a thorough analysis and study to prescribe remedies to restore a joyful life. The various causes that could lead to sexual dysfunction are guilt, anxiety, worry, stress or personality issues. The common sexual conditions can be classified as sexual desire disorders, orgasm disorders, arousal disorders and pain disorders. Desire disorder is a lack in having sexual intercourse. Arousal disorders refer to the inability of an individual to have arousal for sexual gratification. Orgasm disorders refer to the prolonged delay or inability to attain orgasm. Pain disorders refer to the severe pain while having sexual intercourse which can be due to medical reasons or due to personal reasons. Each condition is serious is its own capacity and requires individual attention of a medical practitioner. A complete lack of interest in sexual activity, problems with arousal, and erectile dysfunctions are the major sub-classifications of the malfunctions. Physical factors can also contribute to sexual malfunctions like poor physical health, disabilities, deformation of reproductive organs, etc. Known as impotence in men and frigidity in women, most of the disease conditions are self inflicted due to lack of interest or a busy lifestyle. Cure for every disorder is present and can be treated if the patient discusses the issue with the doctor without any inhibitions.

Causes Sexual Dysfunction

The general causes of sexual conditions are due to emotional stress of physical fatigue. Emotional factors or attitudes that are related to interpersonal or mental problems can make a person sexually inert. Mental thoughts of fear, guilt, anger, anxiety, trauma, etc. can lead to sexual impotency. The disease condition is most common among people who have high anxiety levels. High anxiety can affect the erectile capacity in men and lead to subsequent impotency. Further, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, previous medication during pregnancy can affect the sexual potency and possibly make them irresponsive against such arousal. Self made attitudes and feeling may also make an individual find aversion against intercourse thereby making indirectly affected by the disease. Cultural and regional influences also have a major part to play to in the sexual activity of individuals. Ageing is men and women are also a serious factor for sexual malfunction. People who marry very late in their life find it difficult to have intercourse as their body fails to co-operate to the desire. Other causes of sexual malfunction in individuals are caused due to sexual dissatisfaction, impotence, anorgasmia, sexual addiction, hyper sexuality, etc. 

Symptoms of Sexual Malfunction

The common symptoms of sexual malfunction include a lack of interest in intercourse, lack of fantasies, or unable to have or maintain an erection. In certain cases although individuals are able to reach arousal and stimulation they are unable to reach orgasm due to a variety of personal and medical reasons or they take unusually long periods of time to have an orgasm. Insane fetishes are also considered cases of sexual malfunctioning that require medical attention. Inability to ejaculate is also a serious symptom of sexual malfunction. On the contrary constant erection without sexual desire is also a major symptom for sexual malfunction as it could be possibly due to excessive production of hormones that needs to be arrested with proper medical care. The various disorders under sexual malfunction include hypoactive sexual disorder, sexual aversion, premature ejaculation, female orgasmic disorder, male orgasmic disorder, etc.

Diagnosis of Sexual Conditions

There is no standard diagnostic method for identifying sexual conditions. These conditions can be cured only if the individual volunteers to the doctor for help. Further, a frank and transparent exchange of information will aid in proper diagnosis of the disease. Proper prescription can be prescribed only if the doctor is told about the exact problem faced by an individual. The partner can also aid in help in diagnosing the disease as he or she will have a better understanding than anybody else. The past medical history, traumatic conditions, emotional outbursts, mental disturbances, physical hardships, etc will also lead to an understanding of the sexual conditions. The doctor may conduct a verbal examination which may extend to physical examinations in certain cases. During the verbal examination the doctor evaluates the attitude of the person regarding sex and its implications and makes suitable conclusions that aids in better prescription of treatment. Problems with past relationships, physical abuse, smoking or drinking habits, etc will also help a physician in better understanding the patient’s problems in a better way.

Treatment for Sexual Malfunction

There are various exclusive treatments for men and women separately for solving sexual malfunctioning. The basic treatment includes a change in the lifestyle that requires reduction of smoking, drinking, or drug use. Physically activity and proper hygiene is also required for a healthy sex life. Further, tablets like cialis, Viagra, levitra, etc aid in improving arousal and erectile functions which makes the treatment of sexual disorders easy and possible. These medications are said to have provided positive results for more than sixty per cent of the men population who have problems of sexual malfunctions. However, proper diagnosis is essential as wrong prescription will not have any effect on the individuals. At present there is no established medical framework for treating sexual disorders in females. However, a vacuum device is the only approved medical device that aids in arousal and curing orgasm disorders. The device is designed to increase blood flow to the reproductive regions that leads to arousal and sexual potency. In addition, personal counseling and treatment also aids in providing cure to serious sexual malfunctions. Various therapies like Hormone Replacement therapy, Estrogen replacement therapy, androgen therapy, etc are available which can cure the disorders with long term effects. Androgen therapy is used in curing hypoactive sexual desire which is most widely seen in women in post menopausal stage.