Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Frigidity
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Frigidity, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Frigidity. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Frigidity. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Underlying conditions list: The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Frigidity includes:
- Physical conditions interfering with female sexuality:
- Inadequate foreplay
- Poor sexual technique
- Vaginal dryness
- Painful intercourse
- Certain gynecological disorders
- See also causes of loss of libido, painful intercourse, and vaginal dryness
- Emotions or other thoughts interfering with female sexual enjoyment:
- Fear of pregnancy
- Fear of sexually transmitted diseases
- Fear of painful intercourse
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Shame (see Society problems)
- Depression
- Boredom
- Slow degradation of sexual interest in long relationships
- Lack of emotional involvement
- Deep-seated emotional disorder
- Prior sexual abuse
Last revision: Nov 26, 2003
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