Frigidity Diagnosis and treatment

Frigidity

     * Introduction
     * Cases frigiditatii
     * Diagnosis and treatment

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Diagnosis and treatment

Medical examination is always necessary to rule out physical causes. If frigiditatii side may seek a reduction in the level of estrogen or progesterone and prolactin excess. In most cases however, medical evaluation and laboratory tests may point out a physical cause.

The two main treatments are psychotherapy and behavioral therapies.



Psychotherapy always lasts several months or even years and is indicated especially in cases of frigidity and anorgasmia primary (there since the beginning of his sexual life).



Behavioral therapy has a shorter duration and is indicated in cases of secondary frigidity (the one that occurs after a period of relatively satisfactory sexual intercourse). In some cases, couples therapy is necessary.