Major Breakthrough in Treating Female Sexual Dysfunction

Major Breakthrough in Treating Female Sexual Dysfunction.

Testosterone for the Lady.

Dr Andrew Rynne.

People naturally associate the hormone testosterone, also called androgen, with men. It’s what makes us so nasty, so aggressive, so driven, so bald, so hairy and so sex mad. Isn’t that so? What very few people don’t realise though is that testosterone also plays a vital role in female sexual functioning. To be healthy, a woman needs to have androgen levels of approximately one tenth of that of young men. This they produce in their ovaries and adrenal glands. It plays a part in many things of which sex drive or libido is but one.

It may go against the grain to associate testosterone with femininity. After all, in the main when compared to men, women are gentler, better at empathising, more intuitive and more patient than men with their raging testosterone. So how could they possible need this stuff that enjoys such bad press? Recent studies have shown that post menopausal women not only lack oestrogen and progesterone but testosterone as well.

This low level of male hormone in post-menopausal women can give rise to many undesirable consequences. Indeed it is now suggested that testosterone may be the “missing link” in the management of menopausal symptoms not otherwise responding to standard HRT. To date this in the main consisted of oestrogen and progesterone. Included here are hot flushes, depression, osteoporosis and the sexual dysfunctions of vaginal dryness, dyspareunia, anorgasmia and low or no libido.

So how much testosterone replacement do ladies need? The quick answer is not a lot. At most her optimum levels of androgen will be from one seventh to one tenth of that of men. So, if a man requires on average 50mg of testosterone delivered daily via a gel call Testogel, then a woman’s requirement will be one tenth of this or 5mg of testosterone daily. A handy way to think of this is that if a man uses one tube of Testogel every day then the same tube of gel should last a woman one week. A little “toothpaste” sized smear on the inside of her forearm every day should do the job nicely.

Doctors who “approve” of testosterone replacement therapy for women are still thin on the ground and some of those like to try and make things complicated. Blood tests, for example, to measure the levels of testosterone that a post-menopausal woman might have, are largely a waste of time and money. They contribute not a jot to the diagnosis. Likewise, expensive specially compounded “female” testosterone replacement therapy will do a lot more for the doctor’s bank account than it will for client’s wellbeing. There is nothing wrong with existing pharmaceutically manufactured androgen gels as given to men.

It is in practise quite simple. All you need do is ask yourself some simple questions: Do you have post-menopausal symptoms not relieved with standard HRT? In particular, do you have sexual dysfunctions like vaginal dryness and loss of libido? If the answer to this is “yes” then try some testosterone replacement therapy at a does of about one tenth of that for a man? Did that improve things for you? If yes then continue if no then discontinue. Now, isn’t that nice and simple? Why complicate things?

To find out more about Testosterone treatments available for women please visit www.doctorrynne.com

Anorgasmia, Causes and Treatment

Anorgasmia - For Women who cannot Orgasm through intercourse.

It is estimated that as many as one in four women suffer from this sexual difficulty. Not being able to orgasm during intercourse can put a real strain on your daily life, as well as your sex life. Before too long your inability can spiral into a major problem that you feel you'll never find a cure for. It can make a woman feel utterly inadequate and miserable. Her sex partner also will often incorrectly blame himself and this can make matters even worse.

 

Like so many sexual dysfunctions, Anorgasmia often elicits very little understanding and even less sympathy. So what if you can't have an orgasm during intercourse? Therefore it must it is very easy to feel that no one fully understands what you are going through, or is prepared to take your problem seriously. Searching for a quick fix it is likely that you will have considered the many pills, exercises and devices available both online, and in some cases, as a prescription via your GP.

Anorgasmia is defined as the sustained inability to reach orgasm through sexual intercourse while not having any trouble when alone through masturbation. It is a complex multifaceted problem involving all aspects of a relationship both physical and emotional. In may be caused by something as simple as depression or stress or a lack of physical fitness. Or it can be caused by something more complex like premature ejaculation in the man, distrust, anger or inadequate sexual stimulation.

Lack of communication and faking orgasms are other major issues often found in conjunction with Anorgasmia. Women may find it easier to lie and to pretend to have had an orgasm rather than run the risk of hurting his fragile ego or of having him, perhaps unfairly, blame himself. A history of sexual abuse or exploitation or one of a repressive upbringing are other areas that need enquiring into.

Finding that solution, tailor-made to address your specific needs, can be a challenge. Too many people think that by just throwing tablets at it, female Anorgasmia can be cured. If you are already taking SSRI antidepressants then these need to be discontinued before any progress can be made.

 

Dr Andrew Rynne.

http://www.doctorrynne.com

 

Dr Andrew Rynne is a medical practitioner and writer. He has thirty years experience in treating Sexual Dysfunction in men and women.

Treatment for Vaginismus

Vaginismus or vaginal muscle spasm on penetration makes sex impossible. You may have noticed that I have not used the term "fidget" to describe any female sexual dysfunction. I have not because I consider such a term to be a judgemental pejorative belonging to an earlier era of sexual repression. It may have been applied however to, among other things, muscular spasm to the vaginal entrance preventing intercourse. Today this is called 'vaginismus' and it can put a real strain on your daily life, as well as your sex life. Indeed it can spiral into a major problem you feel you'll never find a cure for. It can make a woman feel utterly inadequate and miserable. Her sex partner also will often incorrectly blame himself and this can make matters even worse.
If that happens to you, it is very easy to feel that no one fully understands what you are going through, or is prepared to take your vaginismus seriously. Searching for a quick fix for your problem, it is likely you will consider the many pills, exercises and vaginal dilators available both online, and in some cases, as a prescription via your GP.
Vaginismus is defined as the involuntary contractions or spasm of the muscles surrounding the vaginal opening causing pain and preventing penetration. In its more severe forms, the tensing may also extend to muscles of the inner thigh and abdomen.
Vaginismus may be either primary or secondary. Primary vaginismus is where the woman has had the problem from the very first attempt at intercourse. In this case there is often a background of strict religious orthodoxy where sex is depicted as 'dirty' or sinful or simply as painful and as something that has to be endured to please men.
Secondary vaginismus on the other hand is the situation where the woman once enjoyed sex to the full but, because of some traumatic experience like a rape or very difficult childbirth, developed vaginismus as a result of that assault.
Treatment consists of (a) relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor and vaginal opening through specific relaxation exercised and (b) gentle and graded dilatation of the vagina using finger(s) and specially graded vaginal dilators known as boogies. Remember that practically all vaginismus is curable but it does take time and some effort. There is no quick fix.
Attending a skilled sex councilor is often the best way forwards.

Dr Andrew Rynne.
http://www.doctorrynne.com
 
Dr Andrew Rynne is a medical practitioner and writer. He has thirty years experience in treating Sexual Dysfunction in men and women

Female Anorgasmia - Understanding and Treatment

Female Anorgasmia - Can not Orgasm through intercourse.

It is estimated that as many as one in four women suffer from this sexual difficulty. Not being able to orgasm during intercourse can put a real strain on your daily life, as well as your sex life. Before too long your inability can spiral into a major problem that you feel you'll never find a cure for. It can make a woman feel utterly inadequate and miserable. Her sex partner also will often incorrectly blame himself and this can make matters even worse.

Like so many sexual dysfunctions, Anorgasmia often elicits very little understanding and even less sympathy. So what if you can't have an orgasm during intercourse? Therefore it must it is very easy to feel that no one fully understands what you are going through, or is prepared to take your problem seriously. Searching for a quick fix it is likely that you will have considered the many pills, exercises and devices available both online, and in some cases, as a prescription via your GP.

Anorgasmia is defined as the sustained inability to reach orgasm through sexual intercourse while not having any trouble when alone through masturbation. It is a complex multifaceted problem involving all aspects of a relationship both physical and emotional. In may be caused by something as simple as depression or stress or a lack of physical fitness. Or it can be caused by something more complex like premature ejaculation in the man, distrust, anger or inadequate sexual stimulation.

Lack of communication and faking orgasms are other major issues often found in conjunction with Anorgasmia. Women may find it easier to lie and to pretend to have had an orgasm rather than run the risk of hurting his fragile ego or of having him, perhaps unfairly, blame himself. A history of sexual abuse or exploitation or one of a repressive upbringing are other areas that need enquiring into.

Finding that solution, tailor-made to address your specific needs, can be a challenge. Too many people think that by just throwing tablets at it, female Anorgasmia can be cured. If you are already taking SSRI antidepressants then these need to be discontinued before any progress can be made.

Dr Andrew Rynne.

http://www.doctorrynne.com

Dr Andrew Rynne is a medical practitioner and writer. He has thirty years experience in treating Sexual Dysfunction in men and women.