Sexual arousal dysfunctions

Description

Sexual arousal dysfunctions include difficulties with the physiological or the subjective aspects of sexual arousal. [1]

Subcategories

• HA01.0 Female sexual arousal dysfunction

  Female sexual arousal dysfunction is characterised by absence or marked reduction in response to sexual stimulation in women, as manifested by any of the following: 1) Absence or marked reduction in genital response, including vulvovaginal lubrication, engorgement of the genitalia, and sensitivity of the genitalia; 2) Absence or marked reduction in non-genital responses such as hardening of the nipples, flushing of the skin, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and increased respiration rate; 3) Absence or marked reduction in feelings of sexual arousal (sexual excitement and sexual pleasure) from any type of sexual stimulation. The absence or marked reduction in response to sexual stimulation occurs despite the desire for sexual activity and adequate sexual stimulation, has occurred episodically or persistently over a period at least several months, and is associated with clinically significant distress. [1]

• HA01.1 Male erectile dysfunction

  Male erectile dysfunction is characterised by inability or marked reduction in the ability in men to attain or sustain a penile erection of sufficient duration or rigidity to allow for sexual activity. The pattern of erectile difficulty occurs despite the desire for sexual activity and adequate sexual stimulation, has occurred episodically or persistently over a period at least several months, and is associated with clinically significant distress. [1]

References

1. World Health Organization. International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision, for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics (ICD-11 MMS), 2026-01 release. World Health Organization; 2026.

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