Female Sexual-Arousal Interest Disorder

Candace syndrome, female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Specialty. Psychiatry, gynaecology. Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) is a disorder characterized by a persistent or recurrent inability to attain sexual arousal or to maintain arousal until the completion of a sexual activity.

 

Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: W082
Diagnosis: Female Sexual Arousal-Interest Disorder
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Brain Area: smaller amygdala activity than for sexual activity without the disorder
Symptoms: cannot remain aroused through sexual activity
Progression: can be lifelong or acquired; general or situational
Causes: neurological or cardiovascular illnesses or fears; inadequate lubrication-swelling; loss of libido after hysterectomy
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Youtube Video: Reclaiming Female Sexual Desire

Amazon or Library Book: Sensate Focus in Sex Therapy

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Support Group: stretchforwomen.org (A Women-Only Organization)

4 CURRENT ARTICLES
FROM PUBMED

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  • Exploring the Association Between Isotretinoin and Sexual Dysfunction: A Comprehensive Scoping Review
    by Eugene Tan on May 4, 2024

    CONCLUSIONS: This scoping review revealed very weak evidence supporting a link between isotretinoin and sexual dysfunction. Notably, the diverse definitions of sexual dysfunction pose a significant challenge for comparative analysis. The authors advocate for a standardized definition of sexual dysfunction and a framework for determining causality in order to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between isotretinoin and sexual dysfunction.

  • Sexual dysfunction in cystic fibrosis
    by Sophie Ramel on April 30, 2024

    CONCLUSION: The prevalence of sexual disorders is relatively high in males and females with cystic fibrosis. Therefore, it seems important to train specialist teams to address the issue of sexuality without embarrassment, and to encourage them to seek out and treat faecal incontinence, which is associated with greater severity or frequency of these symptoms.

  • Sexual dysfunction among Nigerian women living with HIV infection
    by Oliver Chukwujekwu Ezechi on April 18, 2024

    CONCLUSIONS: Sexual dysfunction is common among Nigerian women living with HIV. Menopause, use of protease inhibitor-based regimens, PHQ score of at least 10, co-morbid medical condition, and non-disclosure of HIV status were associated with sexual dysfunction. National HIV programmes, in addition to incorporating screening and management of sexual dysfunction in the guidelines, should sensitise and train health workers on the detection and treatment of sexual dysfunction.

  • Feasibility of a Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy Intervention for Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
    by Katrina N Bouchard on April 9, 2024

    Female sexual interest/arousal disorder (SIAD) is strongly influenced by interpersonal factors; however, there are no empirically-supported, couple-based sex therapy interventions for this disorder. This pre-registered study tested the feasibility of a cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) intervention for SIAD. A sample of 19 couples in which a female partner was diagnosed with SIAD completed a 16-session CBCT intervention delivered online by therapists with PhD-level training in clinical...