Sexual Dysfunctions: The Four Types Of SIDI-F

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Sexual Dysfunctions

When is comes to sexual dysfunction it can affect anyone evidence for the influence of sexual beliefs on sexual functioning and satisfaction has mainly emanated from clinical knowledge. When it comes to the sexual dysfunction this can impede on a marriage as well. Most time the the sexual dysfunction have a connection with emotional tides in the marriage. This as well the biological factor that comes with sexual dysfunction that are found in origins of sexual dysfunction comes from biological factors. There are many factors that comes to mind about such the history of sexual dysfunction. As well the different type of sexual dysfunction that affect people in their marriage. Through interviews the participant speaks …show more content…

objective: Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a common sexual problem among women. The sexual interest and desire inventory female know as SIDI-F has been widely confirmed and used to measure sexual desire in women. This was a working study on the psychometric properties of SIDI –F. This report describes the process and principles used in the translation and cultural adaptation of the SIDI-F on 40 women of reproductive age who were selected using convenience sampling method. The content authority of this inventory was proved by analyzing the feedback solicited from women of reproductive age, professions specialized in health, sociology and psychology. Reliability was assessed through test-retest and internal consistency reliability. Few cultural differences were identified and considered during the process of translation and validation. In Content Validity Ratio (CVR) measurement, the total score of SIDI-F was higher than Lawsche table indicating the importance of including the mentioned items in the tool. The SIDI-F seems to be valid and reliable and can be used to identify women with low sexual desire through research and sexual health programs provided by the health centers in Iran, and to design appropriate interventions to treat …show more content…

It has been estimated to affect 30% to 50% of women in the United States (Laumann, Paik, & Rosen, 1999). Over time, women often require more stimulation to achieve arousal and satisfaction. The natural aging process seems to put women at a greater risk for FSD, as does vulvar atrophy, which is often seen during menopause (Placeholder3). A subtype of FSD, female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) is defined as the persistent or recurrent inability to attain or maintain adequate swelling and lubrication of the vaginal tissues until sexual activity is complete (Leiblum, 1998). FSAD is diagnosed when a woman complains of insufficient genital lubrication that causes her personal distress. A population based survey estimated that FSAD affects 11% to 19% of women under the age of 30 (Fugl- Meyer & Fugl-Meyer, 1999) and about 24% to 27% of women over 50 years of age (Laumann et al, 1999). A survey by Gambe, Heiman, Nusbaum, and Skinner (2000) estimated that up to 75% of women who receive routine gynecological care have issues related to FSAD but may not seek treatment. Laumann et al. (1999) believe there is a 20% lifetime prevalence of women with FSAD, which is often diagnosed by a woman’s subjective and objective feelings of arousal. It is important to remember that the cause of FSAD may not necessarily be due to organic disease. The diagnosis

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