What are the causes of female sexual dysfunction?
The same diseases that cause erectile dysfunction in men can lead to sexual dysfunction in women. These include diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, spinal cord injury, hormonal disorders and smoking. And just as prostate-removal surgery can lead to impotence, pelvic surgery may lead to nerve or blood-vessel damage that causes sexual problems. These physical conditions may or may not interact with emotional issues that contribute to sexual dysfunction, such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, poor body image or a history of sexual trauma or abuse. In addition, certain drugs can impair sexual function.
