When women have 'erectile dysfunction'

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Doctor Phan Chi Thanh examines a patient - Photo: BSCC

This is also the fundamental difference in sexual function between men and women.

Erectile dysfunction in women

According to Dr. Phan Chi Thanh, Central Obstetrics Hospital, when men have erectile dysfunction, they will definitely be very confused, wanting to see a doctor or find ways to overcome this condition immediately. Because if not treated promptly, daily activities will be very difficult, almost impossible because "the top does not listen to the bottom".

"But most women with erectile dysfunction, also known as arousal disorder, just ignore it. There are even many women with erectile dysfunction who don't even know they have this disease.

Because even when not erect, "her" does not secrete lubricant, women can still try to have sex, not "impotent" like men with erectile dysfunction. This is the reason why erectile dysfunction in women is taken lightly," said Dr. Thanh.

This expert said that women with arousal disorders cause vaginal dryness, and during intercourse, they cannot secrete lubricant, causing pain. This is a disease of the vascular system in general, leading to signs of cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, etc.

Many women believe that vaginal dryness during sex is due to psychological and social factors that affect the menstrual cycle. This in turn affects desire and orgasm. But in reality, the factor that affects sexual intercourse is excitement and the cause comes from physical factors.

"Many women have psychological needs and desires for sex. Sometimes because they are "bored with their husbands", their needs gradually decrease, and they no longer have desire, making it difficult to have sex.

However, with arousal disorder, this happens even when women have desire and need but cannot be stimulated to have a satisfying relationship. Although the feelings are still strong, "powerlessness" - similar to men with erectile dysfunction, "said Dr. Thanh.

The causes of sexual dysfunction are mainly due to physical problems, age, and hormones, especially during menopause and premenopause.

For middle-aged women, the rate of vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse is very common, accounting for up to 50%. This is the main reason why women gradually lose their desire and cause secondary loss of desire.

How to fix?

According to Dr. Pham Minh Ngoc - Deputy Director of Hanoi Center for Gender Medicine, arousal disorder or decreased arousal is one of the sexual dysfunctions in women.

Women may experience sexual dysfunction when entering pre-menopause. The sebaceous glands in the vagina atrophy, so they secrete little or no lubricant, causing painful sex, which is a factor that prevents successful sex.

It is estimated that in the 45-64 age group, 1 in 8 people have decreased sexual desire, and 1 in 15 people have disorders of arousal and pleasure. Postmenopausal women do not have just one but often many disorders at the same time, such as 50-65% have decreased sexual desire with arousal disorders, 70% have disorders of "climax" and sexual pain.

Vaginal discharge disorders in women are often related to inflammation and a decrease in estrogen and progesterone hormones. Treating the inflammation and adding these hormones can resolve the "dryness" of women.

Proper indications are needed when using endocrine therapy.

Dr. Pham Minh Ngoc added that the use of endocrine therapy is safe and effective in menopausal women if properly indicated.

After treatment, many patients had significant improvement in hot flashes, reduced stress, improved physiology, firmer skin, improved memory and concentration.

In some cases, hormonal therapy also prevents osteoporosis, reduces cardiovascular risk, reduces urinary disorders, urinary tract infections, etc.