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)
Failure of genital response
The principal problem in men is erectile dysfunction (difficulty in developing or maintaining an erection suitable for satisfactory intercourse). In women, the principal problem is vaginal dryness or failure of lubrication.
Inclusions
- Female sexual arousal disorder
- Male erectile disorder
- Psychogenic impotence
Exclusions
- impotence of organic origin (N48.4)