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Lost Interest in Sex - Sexual Dysfunction in Women

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

There are many different types of sexual dysfunction, including:

a lack of interest in sex, known as decreased libido

the inability to attain or maintain adequate vaginal lubrication and swelling response. This is called female sexual arousal disorder.

painful intercourse, known as dyspareunia

painful, involuntary contractions of the vaginal muscles, known as vaginismus

a delay or absence of orgasm

A woman with a decreased libido may:

enjoy sex less than she used to

avoid having sex

have a previously functional partner who is now unable to have an orgasm

ignore her own personal hygiene to avoid having sex

have fewer erotic dreams

have fewer sexual fantasies

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