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Frigidity
Medical Questions » Frigidity
| Name: Frigidity |
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| A woman who is unable to experience any pleasure or arousal from sexual stimulation. |
Causes of Frigidity
Usually a psychological problem and not a physical one, which may be a result of a woman' s strict upbringing, a loathing for sex that has been conditioned by an oppressive mother or violent father, an unfortunate early sexual experience, an unwanted pregnancy, a rape or other assault. Other causes include pain with intercourse, postnatal depression after birth, life stress (eg. moving house or changing jobs), and the hormone drop associated with menopause. Certain prescribed drugs and hormones may also be responsible. |
Symptoms of Frigidity
With sexual stimulation there is no lubrication of the vagina, enlargement of the nipples or clitoral tenseness. |
Tests for Frigidity
Sex hormone studies may be undertaken. |
Treatment for Frigidity
Requires a very understanding partner and a very slow teaching process, usually with the help of a psychiatrist or psychologist. Stimulation of non-erotic parts of the body to relax the woman over a period of weeks, followed by stimulation of more erotically sensitive areas, slowly breaks down the barriers.
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Complications of Frigidity of its treatment
May be responsible for infertility. |
Likely Outcome of Frigidity
Most women respond to appropriate treatment after many sessions over several months. |
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