In this section of Sexual Health Issues, you can find important information about the most common Sexual Issues beside Low Sex Drive a woman could have. Click on the names to get further information about causes, symptoms and treatments of each of these health concerns.

Dyspareunia is the clinical name for painful intercourse. The pain can be felt as burning, sharp, searing or cramping. It can be external, within the vagina, or deep in the pelvic region or abdomen.

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can cause infertility. The symptoms of sexually transmitted infections can be varied; a change in vaginal discharge, irritation, pain having sex or during a period.

Yeast Infection occurs naturally in the gut, in the skin and in the vagina. Under normal circumstances, it is kept under control by other 'friendly' bacteria in the body, but occasionally it overgrows, which is when problems start.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an umbrella term for any inflammation of the organs in the pelvis and it is normally caused by an infection in any of the reproductive organs, including the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, womb lining and/or vagina.

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is the most common form of female sexual dissatisfaction (FSD) and occurs when there is a persistent lack of desire or absence of sexual fantasies.

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