Psychosexual Dysfunction Flashcards
What is psychosexual dysfunction?
A disturbance of sexual functioning which may be caused by psychological and emotional reasons
What are some psychosexual problems that only occur in men?
Erectile dysfunction
Premature ejaculation
Delayed ejaculation
What are some psychosexual problems that only occur in women?
Vaginismus
Dyspareunia
What are some psychosexual problems that can occur in both men and women?
Loss of libido
Anorgasmia
What is the most persistent psychosexual problem in:
Men?
Women?
Premature ejaculation
Loss of libido
What are some physical treatments for psychosexual problems?
Medications
Hormone replacement
Surgical
Physiotherapy
What is the main non-physical treatment for psychosexual dysfunction?
What does this involve?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Looks for underlying causes of sexual dysfunction, and involves an intimate exam