to diagnose a woman's sexual problem the doctor likely will begin with a thorough evaluation of symptoms and a physical exam. the doctor may perform a pelvic exam to evaluate the health of the reproductive organs and a pap smear to detect changes in the cells of the cervix (to check for cancer or a pre-cancerous condition). he or she may order other tests to rule out any medical problems that may be contributing to the problem. an evaluation of your attitude regarding sex as well as other possible contributing factors (fear anxiety past sexual trauma/abuse relationship problems alcohol or drug abuse for example) will help the doctor understand the underlying cause of the problem and make appropriate recommendations for treatment.
how is a female sexual problem diagnosed?