International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)

King Faisal specialist Hospital and Research Center Riyadh Riyadh MBC45, Saudi Arabia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Does the Physical Therapy Intervention Improve Female Sexual Dysfunction in Saudi Society?
  Author(s): Najwa Alfarra, PhD PT* and HalaAldosary PT
  
  Introduction: Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem occurring during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. The sexual response cycle traditionally includes excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution. Desire and arousal are both part of the excitement phase of the sexual response. The literature review confirmed that the sexual dysfunction is common, 43 % of women and 31 % of men report some degree of difficulty, it is a topic that many people are hesitant to discuss. But the treatment options are available [1]. The literature also supports the use of pelvic floor exercise in order to improve sexual function. The health concept for women magazine reported that the Neo-control magnetic chair improved the sexual dysfunctions in women specially the orgasm problems [2]. .. Read More»
  

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