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ABSTRACT

Introduction

Disorders of orgasm in women, defined as the persistent or recurrent delay in or absence of orgasm, affect up to a quarter of the female population.

Aim

To review existing research findings on the etiology and treatments of disorders of orgasm in women to provide a useful reference tool for clinicians who evaluate and treat patients with these conditions.

Methods

PubMed and PsycINFO search for articles published between 1980 and 2009 using the keywords “orgasm*,” “anorgasmia,” and “female*,” “woman,” or “women,” in addition to “female orgasmic disorder” and “disorders of orgasm in women.”

Main Outcome Measures

Findings on the etiological factors and effects of a variety of treatment interventions on improving disorders of orgasm in women.

Results

Literature on prevalence and causes of disorders of orgasm in women is abundant, yet more reports of successful treatments are needed. Nevertheless, many promising approaches have been suggested, and data support several potential treatments such as bupropion, sildenafil, estrogen, and testosterone among others.

Conclusions

Although more research is needed to better understand and manage disorders of orgasm in women, significant progress is being made.

Female Anorgasmia, Female Orgasmic Disorder, Orgasm, Women, Woman, Sexual Dysfunction
© International Society for Sexual Medicine 2010
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