What are the symptoms of sexual dysfunction?
Sexual dysfunction refers to persistent or recurrent difficulties or disturbances experienced by males or females during sexual activity, resulting in an inability to achieve satisfactory sexual experiences. Symptoms vary across different types of sexual dysfunction, with common conditions including erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory disorders, male hypoactive sexual desire disorder, female sexual interest/arousal disorder, vaginal dryness, and female orgasmic disorder.
1. Erectile dysfunction: Male patients may struggle to achieve or maintain sufficient penile erection, making sexual intercourse impossible or difficult to sustain.
2. Ejaculatory disorders: These primarily include premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, or an inability to ejaculate, which severely impact sexual quality of life and may lead to diminished self-esteem.
3. Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder: Men may experience reduced or absent sexual desire, leading to decreased interest in sexual activity or lack of sexual arousal.
4. Female sexual interest/arousal disorder: Women may exhibit reduced or absent sexual desire, resulting in diminished interest in sexual activity.
5. Vaginal dryness: Insufficient natural lubrication or inadequate vaginal moisture in women may cause discomfort or pain during intercourse.
6. Female orgasmic disorder: Difficulty achieving orgasm or reduced intensity of orgasmic sensations in women can gradually lead to loss of interest in sexual activity.
If sexual dysfunction occurs, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly and actively cooperate with treatment to avoid negative impacts on mental health.