Dr Prabhat Sood MD, FRCP, DFFP, Dip GUM Dip Psychosexual Medicine Consultant Physician West Midlands Hospital Halesowen Birmingham West Midlands B63 2AH 0845 686 0608 24 Hour appointment booking service | Tuesday | 14.00-15.00 | | Saturday | 09.00-12.00 | Appointments available 7 days a week, call 0845 686 0608 to book |
Dr Prabhat Sood MD, FRCP, DFFP, Dip GUM Dip Psychosexual Medicine Consultant Physician West Midlands Hospital Halesowen Birmingham West Midlands B63 2AH 0845 686 0608 24 Hour appointment booking service | Tuesday | 14.00-15.00 | | Saturday | 09.00-12.00 | Appointments available 7 days a week, call 0845 686 0608 to book |
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What is it ? Diagnosis Treatment I may have it
Anorgasmia is defined as the failure to achieve orgasm (climax). For some women it is not well defined, but may include failure to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse, or possibly even during masturbation. For some women, reaching orgasm is extremely important and sought at every sexual encounter. For others it seems less important and sometimes of little relevance, some women can be quite content without it. An important issue is the male partner's understanding of the female orgasm. He often feels that, like him, his partner cannot fully enjoy sexual activity without orgasm, and this can put enormous pressure on the woman to achieve orgasm.
Classification of anorgasmia:
- Primary - Orgasm has never been achieved
- Secondary - Orgasm has been achieved in the past
- Absolute - Orgasm impossible in all situations.
- Situational - Orgasm impossible only in certain situations.
Anorgasmia is defined as the failure to achieve orgasm (climax). For some women it is not well defined, but may include failure to achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse, or possibly even during masturbation. For some women, reaching orgasm is extremely important and sought at every sexual encounter. For others it seems less important and sometimes of little relevance, some women can be quite content without it. An important issue is the male partner's understanding of the female orgasm. He often feels that, like him, his partner cannot fully enjoy sexual activity without orgasm, and this can put enormous pressure on the woman to achieve orgasm.
Classification of anorgasmia:
- Primary - Orgasm has never been achieved
- Secondary - Orgasm has been achieved in the past
- Absolute - Orgasm impossible in all situations.
- Situational - Orgasm impossible only in certain situations.
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The doctor will discuss the particular symptoms in each case, including a detailed patient history. This will help to eliminate a variety of causes, such as:
- Medications
- Recreational drugs
- Alcohol abuse
- Gynaecological conditions
Once these factors have been eliminated, then psychological factors would be explored, through a series on non-judgmental questions.
The doctor will discuss the particular symptoms in each case, including a detailed patient history. This will help to eliminate a variety of causes, such as:
- Medications
- Recreational drugs
- Alcohol abuse
- Gynaecological conditions
Once these factors have been eliminated, then psychological factors would be explored, through a series on non-judgmental questions.
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If the underlying cause is organic, then a suitable treatment will be advised, which may include:
- Change of existing medication or dosage
- Elimination of alcohol or recreational drug based factors
- Treatment of the underlying Gynaecological condition(s)
If these are not the primary causes, then treatment may involve the following process:
- Self exploration
- Masturbation
- Sensate focus
- Use of vibrators
- Resolution of unconscious fears of orgasm
- Distraction
- Exercises to heighten sexual arousal
- Transfer to heterosexual situation
- Orgasm on sexual intercourse.
A considerable amount of couple therapy is helpful, during which sexual education, sexual myths, and a greater understanding of a partners needs can be discussed.
If the underlying cause is organic, then a suitable treatment will be advised, which may include:
- Change of existing medication or dosage
- Elimination of alcohol or recreational drug based factors
- Treatment of the underlying Gynaecological condition(s)
If these are not the primary causes, then treatment may involve the following process:
- Self exploration
- Masturbation
- Sensate focus
- Use of vibrators
- Resolution of unconscious fears of orgasm
- Distraction
- Exercises to heighten sexual arousal
- Transfer to heterosexual situation
- Orgasm on sexual intercourse.
A considerable amount of couple therapy is helpful, during which sexual education, sexual myths, and a greater understanding of a partners needs can be discussed.
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Clinic closed 1st August - 9th August 2008
You may call 0845 686 0608 to book an appointment for w/c 10th August 2008
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The information on this website is intended as a brief guide, and if you believe you may have one of the conditions detailed, or any other sexual health concerns, we strongly recommend you have a consultation with a Doctor. Registered with AXA, BUPA and PPP
Covering the Midlands, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Walsall, Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Worcester, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Rugby, Tamworth, Litchfield and Stoke.
The information on this website is intended as a brief guide, and if you believe you may have one of the conditions detailed, or any other sexual health concerns, we strongly recommend you have a consultation with a Doctor. Registered with AXA, BUPA and PPP
Covering the Midlands, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Walsall, Coventry, Solihull, Warwick, Worcester, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Rugby, Tamworth, Litchfield and Stoke.
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