Urological aspects of female sexual dysfunction.

The aetiology of male sexual dysfunction has been extensively investigated over the past few decades. This has led to the development of effective treatment for this common problem. However, to date, female sexual dysfunction has received very little attention, particularly from a urological point of view. In this review, we discuss the anatomy and physiology of the female sexual organs as well as the aetiological factors that are associated with female sexual dysfunction. An improved awareness and understanding of this subject may, in the future, enable us to address female sexual dysfunction more appropriately and develop suitable treatment. Copyright 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel