Question 1

can you tell me about addyi (flibanserin), the new drug to treat female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Addyi: Recently approved by FDA for women who are having less libido. Unlike medicines for men like Viagra (sildenafil) which should be taken as needed, one hour before intercourse, Addyi needs to be taken daily.

Question 2

what is female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Sexual issues: Sexual dysfunction means some problems like orgasm, arousal or pain etc.

Question 3

what can cause female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Many potential cause: Certainly hormonal imbalances can be causal - even testosterone deficiencies. Medications, supplements, and vitamin introduction can be monitored chronologically to determine if involved. Sexual abuse at any time in life is not an uncommon cause. The quality of the ongoing relationship in general can also be definitive. Some are uncomfortable due to unfortunate role models, religious views, etc.

Question 4

i need help with female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

How dysfunctional?: Is this a new problem that may be related to relationship issues or to medication side effects, or is it long-standing from an early age? Female sexual dysfunction can be of several types, including lack of interest, inability to have an orgasm alone or with a partner, vaginal dryness, and pain upon penetration. Each type would be approached differently by either a gyn or sex therapist.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of female sexual dysfunction?

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4 part definition: 1) lack or loss of desire to have sex 
2) inability to become aroused or stay aroused despite interest in sex 
3) inability to orgasm (anorgasmia) 
4) pain during sexual relations

go see your family physician for an evaluation and treatment if any or all the above is causing you distress. Don't listen or compare yourself to friends or magazines. If you're satisfied, there's nothing wrong w/you.

Question 6

what sort of disorder is female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A very complex one: Fsd is a condition that is difficult to assess and even define. It can be due to one or many interacting causes. Treatment often involves mulltiple approaches including education, counseling, occasionally medication, etc.

Question 7

same causes for male and female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

There are many!: Hormonal, mood disorder, feeling unappreciated, anger, medications (aka Prozac (fluoxetine) type drugs).  In men, metabolic sundrome related problems effect libido, as does smoking, adversely.

Question 8

how is female sexual dysfunction diagnosed and treated?

Accepted Answer

A history.: Painful intercourse; painful gynecological examination; and open discussion with your doctor about sexual functioning.

Question 9

does intrinsadoes intrinsa help cure female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Intrinsa is a testosterone skin patch designed by proctor ; gamble to treat female sexual dysfunction.  It's available in europe and great britain -- only by prescription.  The fda in the us rejected its application for fast-track approval.  Research in the uk shows it has only moderate effectiveness:  http://tinyurl.Com/mfuocuf  female sexuality is very complex, and not limited to hormones.

Question 10

can you please tell me what i did wrong to get female sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Female sexual dysfunction is no ones fault.
There are many causes including pelvic pain, 
a partner's ineptniss and depression.

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