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Sexual Disorders

- Summary
- About sexual disorders
- Potential causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Tahir Tellioglu, M.D., APA, AAAP

Signs and symptoms of sexual disorders

Symptoms associated with sexual disorders that may be experienced by either gender include:

  • Lack of interest in or desire for sex
  • Difficulty becoming aroused
  • Pain during intercourse

Symptoms that may affect women include:

  • Difficulty relaxing vaginal muscles enough for intercourse

  • Lack of adequate vaginal lubrication prior to and during intercourse

  • Inability to have an orgasm

  • Burning pain on the vulva or in the vagina during sexual contact

Symptoms that may affect men include:

  • Difficulty or inability to attain or maintain an erection

  • Delay or absence of ejaculation even after adequate stimulation

  • Inability to control the timing of an ejaculation
Some types of sexual disorders may lead to infertility. Patients may also experience depression or may find that relationships with significant others deteriorate due to the disorder.

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Review Date: 12-05-2006
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