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Risk Factors of Sexual Dysfunction

The risk of developing a sexual dysfunction increases with age in both men and women.(1) There are several risk factors that are associated with sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, genitourinary disease, psychological/psychiatric disorders, and presence of a chronic disease are all common risk factors for developing a sexual dysfunction.(1) Endothelial dysfunction is a risk factor that is specifically associated with erectile dysfunction (1). Family medical history of sexual dysfunction disorders are also a risk factor.

Sociocultural factors may also contribute to sexual problems, such as personal, religious, or cultural beliefs about sex. Personal well-being may also impact an individual's sexual activity. Stress and fatigue may contribute to developing a decreased sexual response or interest. Fatigue may result from poor sleep or another underlying medical problem. Current or past sexual abuse, whether physical or emotional, is also a risk factor for developing sexual problems.

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Psychiatric Barriers

Sexual disorders are common in patients with psychiatric disorders. Depression and anxiety disorders are strongly connected with reduced sex drive and a lack of sexual enjoyment. These individuals experience a decreased sexual desire and sexual aversion. Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive–compulsive personality disorder, and eating disorders, are all associated with an increased risk of sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction of sexual activity. Many factors can induce sexual dysfunction in individuals with psychiatric disorders, such as the effects of antipsychotics and antidepressants.

Treatment may include switching medications to one with less sexual dysfunction side effects, decreasing the dose of the medication to decrease these side effects, or psychiatric counseling therapy.

Lifestyle Barriers

General health greatly relates to sexual health in both males and females. Sexual medicine specialist take into consideration unhealthy lifestyle habits that may contribute to the sexual quality of life of individuals who are experiencing sexual dysfunction. Obesity, tobacco smoking, alcohol, substance abuse, and chronic stress are all lifestyle factors that may have negative impacts on sexual health and can lead to the development of sexual dysfunctions.(1) Both obesity and tobacco smoking have negative impacts on cardiovascular and metabolic function, which contributes to the development of sexual dysfunctions. Chronic smoking causes erectile dysfunction in men due to a decrease in vasodilation of vascular endothelial tissue.(2) Alcohol dependence can lead to erectile dysfunction in mend and reduced vaginal lubrication in women. (3) Long term substance abuse of multiple recreational drugs (ecstasy, cocaine, heroin, amphetamine), leads to a decrease in sexual desire, inability to achieve orgasm, and a reduction of sexual satisfaction. (1) Chronic stress may potentially contribute to sexual dysfunction, as it can induce high levels of cortisol, which may cause harmful effects in if it remains altered long term. High levels of cortisol have been shown to cause a reduction in gonadic steroids and adrenal androgens.(4)(5) Studies have shown that these steroids and adrenal androgens have effects on genital arousal as well as sexual desire. (1)

Sexual medicine experts are responsible for promoting healthy lifestyle habits to their patients in order to help prevent sexual dissatisfaction. Adoption of healthy lifestyle routines include: avoiding drugs, smoke, and excessive alcohol, as well as incorporating regular physical activity accompanied by a balanced diet and use of stress-management strategies.(1) These habits can be proposed before trying to incorporate pharmacological therapies and psychiatric therapies.

Sexual Medicine (Sexual medicine)

Change Disorders of Sexual Organs header to Disorders of Sexual function

Female


 * Vaginismus
 * Genito-pelvic pain-penetration disorder

Male


 * Premature ejaculation
 * Delayed ejaculation
 * Erectile dysfunction
 * Retrograde ejaculation
 * Anejaculation

Non-exclusive


 * Lack or loss of sexual desire (Libido)
 * Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
 * Lack of sexual enjoyment
 * Sexual arousal disorder
 * Failure of sexual response
 * Anorgasmia
 * Hypersexuality
 * Dyspareunia
 * Substance or medication induced sexual dysfunction
 * Painful orgasm
 * Chronic Pelvic pain
 * Sexually transmitted infection

Infantile apnea (Infantile apnea)

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