Sexual Problems in Women Summary There are many problems that can keep a woman from enjoying sex. They include Lack of sexual desire Inability to become aroused Lack of orgasm, or sexual climax Painful intercourse These problems may have physical or psychological causes. Physical causes may include conditions like diabetes, heart disease, nerve disorders, or hormone problems. Some drugs can also affect desire and function. Psychological causes may include work-related stress and anxiety. They may also include depression or concerns about marriage or relationship problems. For some women, the problem results from past sexual trauma. Occasional problems with sexual function are common. If problems last more than a few months or cause distress for you or your partner, you should see your health care provider. Specifics Anorgasmia in Women Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Dyspareunia: Painful Sex for Women American Academy of Family Physicians Female Genital Cutting Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health Female Genital Mutilation World Health Organization Low Sex Drive in Women Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia) Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Pelvic Pain National Institute of Child Health and Human Development When Sex Is Painful American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Array Cancer treatment: fertility and sexual side effects in women Orgasmic dysfunction Vaginismus Women and sexual problems Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Dyspareunia National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Female Sexual Dysfunction National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Vaginismus National Institutes of Health Related Issues Dealing with Sexual Problems American Cancer Society Vaginal Atrophy Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Viagra for Women: Why Doesn’t It Exist? Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Women’s Sexual Health: Talking about Your Sexual Needs Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Reference Desk Female Reproductive System Nemours Foundation Start Here Female Sexual Dysfunction Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Female Sexual Dysfunction Hormone Health Network Sexual Dysfunction in Women American Academy of Family Physicians Your Sexual Health American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Seniors Healthy Aging — Sexual Health Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health Sexual Difficulties Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health Journal Articles Sexual Problems in Women Female circumcision Treatments and Therapies Sex Therapy Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women Hormone Health Network Videos and Tutorials Sexual Problems American Society for Reproductive Medicine Living With Vaginal Dryness Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Find an Expert womenshealth.gov Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women’s Health Latest News Women’s Sex Lives Get a Boost After Non-Surgical Fibroid Treatment HealthDay
