Frigidity
Alternative names:
sexual disinterest (females)
Home care:
Home care depends on the cause. Professional counseling
for the woman or for the couple may be recommended. Follow
the treatment recommendations for frigidity caused by a physical
disorder.
Family planning and contraception
methods may be helpful for frigidity caused by fear of pregnancy.
Call your health care provider if:
- the problem is persistent or accompanied by other unexplained
symptoms.
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
A history will be obtained and a psychological and physical
examination performed. Counseling by a specialist may
be recommended.
Medical history questions may include questions about relationships,
attitudes towards sex, physical symptoms that may be present
at the same time, and many others.
The physical examination may include a pelvic examination.
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to frigidity to your
personal medical record.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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