Experiencing decreased desire, orgasm difficulty, or vaginal dryness
Diabetes can impair women's sexual health
Did You Know?
The overall prevalence of sexual dysfunction in females with diabetes may be close to 70 percent.
Crack The Code!
Sexual
Dysfunction
In diabetic women, sexual dysfunction can manifest as decreased sexual desire, difficulty achieving orgasm, and vaginal dryness.
These issues are often related to nerve damage, reduced blood flow, and hormonal changes caused by diabetes.
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Understanding the connection between diabetes and sexual dysfunction is key to effective management and improving quality of life
Sexual Dysfunction Interpretation
Intimacy
Issues
If Your answer was positive to one or more of the answers, your diabetes could be alerting you to signs of Sexual Dysfunction
What could Diabetes be saying?
Here is what you should know:
Women with diabetes may experience various forms of sexual dysfunction, including decreased sexual desire, difficulty in achieving orgasm, and vaginal dryness. These symptoms can significantly impact intimate relationships and overall quality of life.
The underlying causes are often multifaceted, involving nerve damage, impaired blood flow, and hormonal imbalances associated with diabetes. These factors can lead to a decrease in sexual responsiveness and satisfaction.
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​Addressing these issues involves a comprehensive approach that includes controlling blood sugar levels, managing diabetes-related complications, and possibly using lubricants or other aids to alleviate symptoms like dryness.
Bladder
Concerns
Many women with Diabetes may experience issues related to overactive bladder and urinary incontinence
What Could Diabetes Be Saying?
Diabetic neuropathy can affect bladder control in women, leading to issues such as overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, and frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). These bladder-related problems can be distressing and impact daily life significantly. High blood sugar levels in diabetes can damage the nerves controlling bladder function, leading to these complications.
Symptoms may include urgency, frequency, incontinence, and recurrent UTIs, which can affect both physical health and emotional well-being. Managing blood sugar levels effectively is crucial in reducing the risk of these bladder issues. Additionally, lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor exercises, and medical interventions might be necessary to manage symptoms.
Infections
and Pain
Changes due to diabetes may lead to painful intercourse and increased yeast infections in women.
What Could Diabetes Be Saying?
Women with diabetes may experience painful intercourse and are at a higher risk for recurrent yeast infections. These issues can be attributed to the effects of diabetes on vaginal health, such as vaginal dryness due to decreased estrogen levels and nerve damage.
The elevated blood glucose levels may create an environment conducive to yeast overgrowth, leading to frequent infections. These conditions not only cause physical discomfort but can also affect intimacy and sexual satisfaction.
It's important for women experiencing these symptoms to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and treatment. Management may include using lubricants to alleviate dryness during intercourse and antifungal treatments for yeast infections.
Balancing
Sexual Health
Dos and Don'ts
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Do: Monitor your blood sugar regularly, discuss your symptoms with doctors, and manage diabetes-related side effects with doctor-recommended aids.
Don't: Ignore your symptoms, neglect self-care, or use off-the-shelf products without medical advice.
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References: Based on Published Medical Literature. All references are on file. For details please connect with us at hsa@obesityinternational.org