What is anorgasmia?
Anorgasmia is the persistent inability to experience orgasm despite sexual arousal. Along with lack of desire, it is one of the most common sexual dysfunctions in women, although it can also occur in men.
There are different types of anorgasmia:
– Primary: it is suffered by women who have never reached orgasm.
– Secondary: it occurs when orgasms cease after having experienced them.
– Absolute: occurs when orgasm cannot be achieved by any procedure.
– Relative: it is the inability to have an orgasm in a certain way, for example with anal sex.
– Situational: when orgasm can only be achieved in certain situations.
Prognosis of the disease
The causes of anorgasmia can be very varied, so it is difficult to establish a specific prognosis. Some of its causes can be treated with a therapist, others will be treated by other specialists, depending on the patient’s situation.
It is true that nowadays there are different methods to try to reach orgasm, so, depending on the cause, it is possible to find a solution.
Symptoms of anorgasmia
Anorgasmia, as its name suggests, is the inability to reach climax. There are several causes that can develop this pathology, so it is important to see a specialist if a woman believes that the difficulty in reaching orgasm is serious. The symptoms of this pathology lie in, as described above, not being able to reach climax.
Medical tests for anorgasmia
Anorgasmia is a pathology for which no medical tests are performed for its detection. As it has its origin in very varied causes, it is not possible to follow any specific procedure to diagnose it. The patient’s own experience is the most feasible diagnosis.
The causes of anorgasmia are very varied, so it is difficult to establish a specific treatment.
What are the causes of anorgasmia?
The causes can be various, between physical and psychological. Among the former are:
– Pathologies: diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease can hinder orgasm.
– Gynecological problems: anorgasmia can also be caused by some types of surgery such as hysterectomy or those procedures that treat cancer. Discomfort or pain during intercourse may also play a role.
– Drugs: blood pressure medications, antipsychotics, antihistamines and antidepressants can cause anorgasmia.
– Alcoholism and smoking: Alcohol can become a problem in reaching climax, as can smoking, because it limits blood flow to the sexual organs.
– Aging: the onset of menopause can have an effect on sexuality because of decreased estrogen levels, sweating, and mood swings.
Psychological causes may include:
– Mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
– Stress
– Cultural and religious beliefs
– Past sexual or emotional abuse
– Feelings of inferiority or shame
In addition, there may also be problems in the relationship such as lack of communication, unresolved conflicts, infidelity or lack of trust and gender violence. All of these can be the cause of anorgasmia.
Can it be prevented?
The prevention of anorgasmia involves trying to avoid its causes, such as tobacco and alcohol in excess, mainly. There is no specific method to try to prevent it, although it is important to see a specialist if the inability to reach climax is a problem.
Treatments for anorgasmia
As mentioned above, the causes of this pathology are very varied, so it is difficult to establish the same treatment in all cases. Mainly therapy is used, since in most cases the origin is psychological.
The treatment will be different in each particular case, so it is important to see a specialist who will decide which is the most viable option.
Medications for anorgasmia
It is a pathology that is not treated with medication, except if it is necessary to combat one of its causes in particular and the specialist considers it appropriate that the provision of some type of drug can help.
Which specialist treats it?
Specialists in Andrology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Psychology, Psychiatry and Sexology will be the ones who develop the diagnosis and subsequent treatment for those patients suffering from anorgasmia.