Anatomy and physiology of female sexual function and dysfunction - Classification, evaluation and treatment options

被引：92

作者：

Berman, JR ^{[1
]}

Adhikari, SP ^{[1
]}

Goldstein, I ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Boston Univ, Sch Med, Dept Urol, Womens Sexual Hlth Clin, Boston, MA 02118 USA

来源：

EUROPEAN UROLOGY | 2000年 / 38卷 / 01期

关键词：

female sexual dysfunction; anatomy; physiology; menopause;

D O I：

10.1159/000020247

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学（泌尿生殖系疾病）];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Female sexual dysfunction is a significant age-related, progressive and highly prevalent problem that affects a substantial number of women in the United States. The female sexual response cycle is initiated by neurotransmitter-mediated vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle relaxation resulting in increased pelvic blood flow, vaginal lubrication, and clitoral and labial engorgement. These mechanisms are mediated by a combination of neuromuscular and vasocongestive events. Physiological impairments that interfere with the normal female sexual response bring about complaints associated with diminished sexual arousal, libido, vaginal lubrication, genital sensation, and ability to achieve orgasm. Therapy aimed at restoring hormone levels as well as genital blood flow will be discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel.

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