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Other Sexual Problems

Other sexual problems, in the context of women's reproductive health, encompass the range of difficulties affecting sexual function, satisfaction, and wellbeing that fall outside the most commonly discussed reproductive concerns. They include sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, disorders o…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 14× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2381-862X 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Other sexual problems, in the context of women's reproductive health, encompass the range of difficulties affecting sexual function, satisfaction, and wellbeing that fall outside the most commonly discussed reproductive concerns. They include sexual dysfunctions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, disorders of arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain, as well as the psychological, relational, and social dimensions of sexual health. These problems can arise from biological factors, including hormonal, medical, and gynaecological conditions, from psychological influences such as anxiety, depression, and trauma, and from social and contextual circumstances, including the consequences of sexual and gender-based violence, discrimination, and barriers to care. Sexual and reproductive health is closely tied to rights and access, and marginalised groups may face particular obstacles to comprehensive services, while survivors of sexual violence require sensitive medical and psychological support. Assessment involves careful clinical and psychosocial evaluation, recognising the interplay of physical and emotional contributors, and management may combine medical treatment, counselling, and attention to relationship and social factors; pharmacological options have been studied for specific conditions such as low sexual desire. Addressing these problems early is important to prevent broader effects on physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. By acknowledging the diversity of sexual concerns and their determinants, this area of reproductive health promotes holistic, respectful, accessible care that supports women's sexual health and overall quality of life.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 14 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Women's Reproductive Health (ISSN 2381-862X).

Journal editorial board
Paolo Ivo Cavoretto · Italy Loc Nguyen · Hong Kong Matteo Schimberni · Italy

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