Psychosexual factors
- 28 Nov 2023
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Psychosexual factors
- Updated on 28 Nov 2023
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Psychosexual factors that can affect female sexual function include:
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• Perception of menopause and age.
• Body image and confidence.
• Personality traits or affective disorder.
• History of sexual abuse or violence.
• Bereavement or loss of partner.
• Substance misuse.
Other causes exist beyond the scope of this list.
References and Further Information:
- Scavello I, Maseroli E, Stasi V et al. Sexual health in menopause. Medicina 2019.
- Pachano Pesantez G and Clayton A. Treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder among women: general considerations and pharmacological options. Am Psychiatr Publ 2021.
- Yoldemir T, Garibova N, Atasayan K. Sexual function through decades: association with androgens and cardiometabolic features. Climacteric 2020.
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