September 15th, 2017
Hypoactive sexual disorder is a fairly common condition that affects women of all age groups. Unfortunately, the conditions remain undiagnosed or underdiagnosed as sexual interactions are a private matter and a lot of couples are reluctant to discuss bedroom issues with their doctors and caregivers.
According to latest estimates, the prevalence of hypoactive sexual disorder in female population is 36.2%. In other words, 1 in 3 women suffers from lack of sexual fantasies and low sex drive. It is noteworthy that contrary to popular perception, Hypoactive Sexual Disorder is far more common in females as compared to males.
Several clinical and psychological factors influence our sexual need and desires. Following are some common causes of hypoactive sexual disorder in women:
• An unhealed scar from a vaginal surgery, injury or infection
• Urinary or fecal incontinence in the midst of sex due to obstetrical or gynecological injuries
• Undiagnosed or underdiagnosed pelvic infections sand disorders such as endometriosis
• Vaginal diseases or pelvic disorders such as tumors or growths
• infection of the vulva
• Androgen or estrogen insufficiency
• Undiagnosed or poorly controlled diabetes
• Multiple sclerosis
There are several reasons why it is important to identify and manage Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder; some are listed below:
It is very important to identify the core cause of this condition. If you are experiencing Hypoactive Sexual Disorder due to an illness or disease (such as poorly controlled diabetes), it is highly recommended to see a registered healthcare professional for optimal management.
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