Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction may occur in people of either sex due to peripheral nerve system (PNS) illnesses such as neuropathy. The PNS relays information to all body systems, from the brain and spinal cord. These signals help regulate our heart and blood vessels, digestion, urine, sexual function, bones, and immune system, among many other bodily processes.
Sexual dysfunction refers to long-term, recurring issues with sexual responsiveness, desire, orgasm, or pain that cause unhappiness or pressure. The Central Nervous System (CNS) sends brain signals to culminate sexual functions such as erection and arousal in both males and females. According to studies, sexual dysfunction may result from disruptions in the network of neural pathways between the genitals and the CNS. In fact, in a study conducted, only 15% of the neuropathic patients posed no symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
Loss of genital sensitivity, vaginal dryness, lack of arousal, and problems in orgasm are symptoms of sexual dysfunction in females due to impaired neurologic activity caused by neuropathy. Damage to the nerves in a woman’s body might reduce her ability to experience lubrication, pleasure, orgasm, and relaxation. Furthermore, males can experience erection problems, loss of desire, and the inability to climax.
