Neurogenic female sexual dysfunction: A review

Sipski, Marca L.; Behnegar, A.

doi:10.1007/bf02332972

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“…In women with preservation of sensory function in T11-L2, the psychogenic genital vasocongestion response is maintained. This suggests that the sympathetic outflow in the female is as important as it is in the male [76].…”

Section: Sexual Dysfunctionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Complex pelvic floor failure and associated problems

Elneil¹

2009

Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology

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Section: Sexual Dysfunctionmentioning

confidence: 93%

Complex pelvic floor failure and associated problems

Elneil¹

2009

Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology

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“…8,9 SD has also been attributed to other physical, clinical factors and psychological factors. 5,[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Research on erectile dysfunction patients indicate that SD has significant adverse effects on both physical and mental health dimensions of quality of life (QOL). [20][21][22][23][24] Sexual dysfunction data for Asian populations are scant and primarily clinic-based.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence of male and female sexual problems, perceptions related to sex and association with quality of life in a Chinese population: a population-based study

2005

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The prevalence of sexual problems (SP) and sexual satisfaction and their associations with sexrelated perceptions and quality of life (QOL) were investigated by interviewing 3257 and 1568 Chinese adults in Hong Kong by a specially designed computerized telephone-interviewing method. SP was prevalent among male (50.9%) and female (54%) respondents; approximately 50% were dissatisfied with their sexual life. Of respondents, 23.9% of men and 5.9% of women perceived sex as important and 52.5% for men and 33.8% of women reported adequate sexual knowledge. The prevalence of SP ranged from 3.4% (pain) to 29.7% (premature orgasm) for men and 6.9% (anxiety) to 24.7% (lack of interest) for women. Prevalence of erectile and lubrication problems were 9.6 and 23.6%, respectively. Sex-related knowledge, perceived importance of sex, perceived physical health status, sexual satisfaction were predictors of SP. Gender differences and strong cultural influences appear to exist. Moreover, SP and sexual satisfaction were associated with mental health and vitality QOL and overall life satisfaction. IntroductionRecent studies have showed that sexual dysfunctions are common in both sexes. [1][2][3][4] A study in the US estimated the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) to be 43% among women and 31% among men. 5 An analysis of 22 general population surveys conducted in western countries summarized estimates of SD prevalence for men (inability to achieve orgasm: 5%, premature ejaculation: 35%, inhibited sexual excitement: 10-20% and inhibited sexual desire: 1-15%) and for women (inability to achieve orgasm: 5-30% and inhibited sexual desire: 1-35%). 6 Similarly, a large-scale international collaboration of multidisciplinary experts reported that 40-45% of adult women and 20-30% of adult men suffer from at least one SD. 7 It also reported the following prevalence rates among women: low levels of sexual interest at 17-55%, lubrication difficulties about 8-15%, orgasmic dysfunction at 25% and vaginismus at approximately 6%. The prevalence of erectile dysfunction was reported to be 1-9% among young males under 40 y old and rapidly increased with age to 20-40% among males between the ages of 60-69 y. 7 Age, lower education, socioeconomic status, perceived health, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension were found to be important determinants of erectile dysfunction in men. 8,9 SD has also been attributed to other physical, clinical factors and psychological factors. 5,[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] Research on erectile dysfunction patients indicate that SD has significant adverse effects on both physical and mental health dimensions of quality of life (QOL). [20][21][22][23][24] Sexual dysfunction data for Asian populations are scant and primarily clinic-based. [25][26][27][28][29][30] Moreover, little is known about the prevailing attitudes and perceptions of sexual problems (SP) or its effects on QOL in Asian populations. Few large-scale, population-based studies on SP have been reported in Chinese population study. The study i...

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“…For many women, the aim is to return to a sexual function that is as similar as possible to that in her life prior to the injury, but the exploration of alternative modes of sexual expression should also be encouraged. 1,2 In this article, we attempt to provide a comprehensive review of recent research into the effects of various neurological, physical and psychosocial issues that most commonly affect women's sexual activity following SCI.…”

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Sexual rehabilitation of women with a spinal cord injury

Forsythe¹,

Horsewell²

2005

Spinal Cord

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Results: The literature focuses on the effect of neurological change on women's ability to achieve sexual arousal and orgasm. Urinary and bowel incontinence, spasticity, vaginal lubrication and autonomic dysreflexia are the physical consequences of SCI that appear to have most impact on sexual activity. More recent studies have acknowledged that psychosocial factors such as age and partnership status may also affect the successful sexual rehabilitation. Discussions with women with SCI in Denmark and Sweden on their reactions to information and counselling offered during rehabilitation revealed an overwhelming need for the exchange of information and experience with other women with SCI, and a desire for opportunities for counselling after initial rehabilitation. Conclusion: Successful sexual rehabilitation of women with SCI demands a holistic approach that considers individual neurological, physical and psychosocial circumstances. Peer-counselling could make a significant contribution to the sexual rehabilitation of women with SCI.

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Neurogenic female sexual dysfunction: A review

Cited by 19 publications

References 52 publications

Complex pelvic floor failure and associated problems

Complex pelvic floor failure and associated problems

Prevalence of male and female sexual problems, perceptions related to sex and association with quality of life in a Chinese population: a population-based study

Sexual rehabilitation of women with a spinal cord injury

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