Treatment Options for Sexual Dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction in Brownsville, Harlingen, TX is something that Dr. J. Gabriel Guajardo takes seriously, so if this is something you’re suffering from, he is a gynecologist you can trust to determine the cause and develop a treatment plan.

What Causes Sexual Dysfunction?

Female sexual dysfunction can be caused by a number of different things. The cause can be physical, which means a health condition like heart disease or diabetes, or it can be a physical injury. Some medications can result in dysfunction as well.

The cause may be hormonal, especially since estrogen levels decline following menopause. The tissues around the genital area change at this stage of life, resulting in dryness and potential pain during sex. The cause can also be social or psychological, due to sexual abuse in the past, body insecurities, stress, depression, or PTSD.

How Can Sexual Dysfunction Be Treated?

Brownsville, Harlingen, TX, sexual dysfunction in women can be treated, but this is only necessary if an individual is affected. The actual treatment will vary based on the symptoms being experienced and the cause of the dysfunction. Generally, a combination of treatments will be necessary.

Non-Medical Options

There are many treatment options that do not require medical intervention. This includes open communication with the partner, counseling with a therapist, lifestyle modifications (such as a healthy diet and limiting alcohol consumption), using vaginal lubricants, and using a vibrator.

Medical Options

When the non-medical approach does not work, or when the symptoms and cause of the sexual dysfunction warrant it, medical options are available for treatment. For instance, if the dysfunction is caused by a medical illness or hormones, medical treatment is often the best course of action.

One of the most common medical treatments is localized hormone therapy. This type of therapy is available in tablets, creams, or vaginal rings. This therapy works to improve vaginal dryness, increase local blood flow, and improve elasticity.

Hormone replacement therapy can work to minimize menopause symptoms if this happens to be the cause of the dysfunction. There are also medications that have been approved by the FDA and have been proven to increase a woman’s libido.

Psychotherapy is also a consideration if there has been a history of depression, sexual trauma, PTSD, etc.

If you are tired of dealing with sexual dysfunction in Brownsville, Harlingen, TX, reach out to Dr. Guajardo, a local gynecologist, for help in improving your sexual health. Call (956) 350-4821 to schedule your appointment today.