Sexual problems - female

Question 1

What are some causes of female sexual interest/aurosal disorder?

Answer 1

chronic conditions
hormonal disorders
lactation
vaginal dryness

Question 2

What are some treatments for female sexual interest/aurosal disorder?

Answer 2

vibrators
new sexual routines
therapy

Question 3

Name 3 of the sexual effects of menopause

Answer 3

vaginal atrophy/atrophic vaginitis
Vaginal pain 
pelvic pain 
change in level of desire 
vaginal dryness 
change in mood
change in self-image

Question 4

Name 3 causes of female orgasmic disorders

Answer 4

chronic disease
hormonal 
pelvic floor weakness 
ageing
prescribed med 
stress

Question 5

Name 3 treatments of female orgasmic disorders

Answer 5

Moisturiser
guided masturbation
kegel exercises

Question 6

What is vulvodynia?

Answer 6

chronic pain affecting the vulva area without identifiable cause for at least 3 months

Question 7

What do you need to rule out as a cause of vulvodynia?

Answer 7

rule out candiasis, herpes, HPV, lichen planus, Paget’s, vulvar carcinoma, spinal nerve injury

Question 8

What is vaginismus?

Answer 8

spasm of pelvic floor (pubococcygeus muscle) causing occlusion of vaginal opening

Question 9

What are some treatment options for vaginismus?

Answer 9

breathing control and relaxation 
self exploration 
Kegel exercises
Vaginal trainers
personal sexual growth program