Depression causes sexual dysfunction
Sexual life begins with the individual getting to know his soul and body. Some physical and mental diseases cause sexual life problems. Stating that many psychiatric diseases, especially depression, affect sexual life, experts pointed out that one in every 3 people experiences sexual dysfunction at least once in their life.
Sexual life affects the individual's own spirituality and It starts with getting to know your body. "Some physical and mental illnesses can affect couples as sexual life problems," said Erinç, adding, "In addition to a healthy body and a healthy mental structure, a satisfactory sexual life is possible in relationships that love each other and are built on mutual trust.
>Diseases negatively affect sexual life
Cardiovascular system diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure, chronic kidney failure, liver diseases, respiratory diseases deficiencies, some genetic diseases (structural and congenital diseases of the penis, female genital organ diseases), diabetes, thyroid diseases, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, tumors, some medications, previous surgeries (prostate and intra-abdominal surgeries) and major vascular surgeries. A wide range of physical diseases can cause sexual dysfunction.
Psychiatric diseases cause sexual dysfunction
Many psychiatric diseases, especially depression; Anxiety disorder, performance anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, personality traits, body perception disorders, phobias or avoidances, sexual perversions, marital problems, fear of pregnancy, grief and stressful life Events and any element attributed to gender roles may be the cause of sexual dysfunction.
What are sexual dysfunctions?
1.Desire disorders: Decreased sexual desire disorder, aversion to sexuality disorder,
2.Sexual arousal disorders: Female sexual arousal disorder �u, erectile dysfunction in men,
3.Orgasm-related problems: Orgasm dysfunction in men and women, premature ejaculation, pain during sexual intercourse, or vaginismus can be listed as sexual dysfunctions.
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1 in every 3 people experiences sexual dysfunction
In cross-cultural research, different cultures and countries experience sexual problems at different rates; "However, it can be said that it is 'common' in common," said Erinç, adding that according to the evaluation of numerous studies, 1 in 3 people experience sexual dysfunction at least once in any period of their sexual life.
Therefore, it can be said that the risky population is 'young adulthood'. Particular periods of life where physiological-bodily changes occur, such as adolescence, pregnancy, puerperium, and menopause, deserve special attention in terms of sexual functions and sexual education.
Sexual problems in Turkey The most important source: Lack of education
In a study conducted in our country, it was determined that the most important source of sexual problems is lack of education and knowledge with 62%. Therefore, we can say that individuals of all ages and genders who lack sexual education are at risk. For example; Issues that can be resolved through education, such as unplanned pregnancies, fear of sexually transmitted diseases, taking precautions in advance and being informed about the precautions prevent possible sexual dysfunction. Solving sexual life problems can be helped by correcting myths about sexuality, that is, false beliefs, misinformation and conditioning.
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