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Sexual dysfunction

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Sexual dysfunction is a medical problem in which a person or a couple have problems during any stage of sex, This can make it hard for them to have an arousal or orgasm.

Sexual dysfunction happens when a person feels extremely uncomfortable for a minimum of six months.[1] Sexual dysfunctions can have a profound impact on an individual's perceived quality of sexual life.[2]

There are certain drugs that change the ways hormones are processed. These drugs can also lead to a sexual dysfunction. These drugs are used to treat symptoms such as depression.

References

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  1. Nolen-Hoeksema, Susan (2014). Abnormal Psychology. 2 Penn Plaza, New York, NY 10121: McGraw-Hill. pp. 366–367. ISBN 978-1-259-06072-4.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. Eden K.J., Wylie K.R. (2009). "Quality of sexual life and menopause". Women's Health. 5 (4): 385–396. doi:10.2217/whe.09.24. PMID 19586430.