Sexual dysfunction is typically diagnosed with a combination of a patient interview, a physical examination (particularly a pelvic exam), and blood tests. Not all sexual dysfunction will have a physiological dimension, so one’s personal emotional/psychological/cultural experience of sex is important to factor in.[1][2]
How is female sexual dysfunction diagnosed?
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Female sexual dysfunction is diagnosed through a combination of interviews, physical examinations (especially pelvic exams), and blood tests. It's important to consider the individual's emotional, psychological, and cultural experiences of sex because not all dysfunctions have a physiological basis.