From parent levels
ChapterVMental and behavioural disordersOpen
BlockF50-F59Behavioural syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factorsOpen
CategoryF52Sexual dysfunction, not caused by organic disorder or diseaseOpen
Sexual dysfunction covers the various ways in which an individual is unable to participate in a sexual relationship as he or she would wish. Sexual response is a psychosomatic process and both psychological and somatic processes are usually involved in the causation of sexual dysfunction.
Exclusions
- Dhat syndrome (F48.8)
Lack or loss of sexual desire
Loss of sexual desire is the principal problem and is not secondary to other sexual difficulties, such as erectile failure or dyspareunia.
Inclusions
- Frigidity
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder