Libido loss - find a doctor & information

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Sexual dysfunctions vary greatly in terms of their symptoms, severity and causes. In each phase of the sexual response cycle (sequence of sexual arousal), psychological and/or physical causes can trigger disorders that manifest themselves in sexual symptoms.

Below you can find out which doctor treats loss of libido and the treatment of sexual dysfunction in men and women.

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ICD codes for this diseases: F52

Brief overview:

A loss of libido refers to a reduced sexual desire, which can have both physical and psychosocial causes. Hormonal changes, stress, conditions such as diabetes or psychological stress. Symptoms range from a lack of sexual desire and withdrawal from sexual activity to pain during intercourse. Women and men are equally affected, though with different hormonal and diagnostic focuses. Treatment is tailored to the individual and ranges from sex therapy and psychotherapy to medical investigations in the urology or gynecology.

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How are sexual dysfunctions classified?

Non-organic sexual dysfunctions in men and women are classified as follows:

F 52.0: lack or loss of sexual desire
F 52.1: sexual aversion and lack of sexual satisfaction (F 52.10 sexual aversion, F 52 .11 lack of sexual satisfaction)
F 52.2: Failure of genital reactions
F 52.3: Orgasmic disorders
F 52.4: ejaculatio praecox(premature ejaculation)
F 52.5: non-organic vaginismus (cramped vaginal muscles allow penetration of the penis only with pain)
F 52.6: non-organic dyspareunia (painfulness during sexual intercourse)
F 52.7: increased sexual desire
F 52.8: other non-organic sexual dysfunctions
F 52.9: unspecified non-organic sexual dysfunction

Causes of sexual dysfunction

From a therapeutic point of view, psychosocial causes can be divided into three areas:

relatively superficial causes of sexual dysfunction with deficits in learning experience, skill and irrational beliefs: Sexual counseling is indicated here.
Intrapsychic causes of deeper unconscious fears and conflicts of a partner: Individual psychotherapy is indicated here.
Partner-related causes: Sexual dysfunctions of one partner are an expression of a relationship conflict: Couples therapy is advisable here.

How can sexual dysfunctions be treated?

Specialized sexual therapies have proven to be particularly effective. In-depth psychotherapy is only indicated in the case of more common comorbidities such as personality disorders, anxiety disorders and affective disorders.