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Genito-sensory analysis in women with arousal and orgasmic dysfunction
Limor Helpman1, Alexander Greenstein2, Joseph Hartoov3
1Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University- The Sex Therapy Clinic, Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|February 12, 2009
Summary
Most women with arousal or orgasmic dysfunction showed abnormal genital sensory test results using the GenitoSensory Analyzer (GSA). This suggests an organic basis for female sexual dysfunction (FSD) and supports GSA
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Gynecology
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) diagnosis relies on subjective reports and physical exams.
- The GenitoSensory Analyzer (GSA) offers quantitative sensory testing for vaginal and clitoral sensation.
- GSA may aid in FSD diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if women with arousal and/or orgasmic disorders exhibit genital sensory abnormalities.
- To assess the utility of the GenitoSensory Analyzer (GSA) in diagnosing FSD.
Main Methods:
- Evaluated 28 women with FSD using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire.
- Excluded women with desire disorder, pain, or infection.
- Measured warm, cold, and vibratory sensory thresholds in the vagina and clitoris using the GSA.
Main Results:
- 89% of participants had at least one abnormal GSA sensory threshold.
- 68% had more than three abnormal thresholds.
- Abnormal GSA results correlated with lower FSFI arousal scores, older age, and menopausal status.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of women with FSD exhibit genito-sensory pathologies.
- Findings suggest an organic component in FSD.
- The GSA is a valuable quantitative tool for FSD assessment.
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