What is female sexual dysfunction?

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    “Sexual dysfunction” is a blanket term for conditions that affect a person’s ability to have or enjoy sexual activity. In women, such conditions include:[1]

    • Hypoactive sexual disorder
    • Sexual aversion disorder
    • Female sexual arousal disorder
    • Female orgasmic disorder
    • Dyspareunia
    • Vaginismus

    References

    1. ^Frank JE, Mistretta P, Will JDiagnosis and treatment of female sexual dysfunction.Am Fam Physician.(2008-Mar-01)