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A sexologist is a specialist who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders and disorders in both men and women. Let's look at the specifics of a sexologist's work, the methods the doctor uses in his work and when it is necessary to seek help from a doctor.
A sexologist helps restore sexual harmony in families, treats various diseases (impotence, premature ejaculation, decreased libido functions). Also, the doctor treats disorders and violations of a sexual nature, perversions, pathologies and deviations that cause disorders in sexual life.
The field of knowledge and research in which the doctor specializes is sexopathology, that is, the science of sexual life. Sexopathology is a field of clinical medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexual disorders. A sexopathologist studies the emotional, personal and functional aspects of disorders that provoke sexual pathologies. The doctor studies the patterns of development of pathologies and deviations, based on gynecology, urology, neuropathology, psychiatry, endocrinology.
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Who is a sexologist?
Who is a sexologist? This is a doctor who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of sexual disorders. The doctor diagnoses psychological and other deviations that affect sexual life. The sexologist consults married couples and people who are just starting sexual relations regarding the psychohygiene of sexual life. The doctor conducts a comprehensive examination of patients and studies the symptoms of sexual disorders.
In his work, the doctor uses the theory of general sexopathology, based on the pattern of differentiation of sexes and sexual needs. The sexopathologist studies diseases that cause disorders of sexual functions and makes a plan for treating disorders. The doctor also uses practical sexopathology in his work, making formulas for male and female sexuality and sex life.
When should you see a sexologist?
When should you contact a sexologist and what symptoms of sexual disorders require medical intervention?
- If a man has erectile dysfunction, it requires treatment. This disease can be caused by mental and neurological disorders or act as a symptom of a disease such as impotence.
- Premature ejaculation is another sexual deviation that requires treatment. Ejaculation is uncontrolled and occurs before satisfaction from sexual intercourse.
- Sexual desire disorders, i.e. libido, occur in both men and women. The disorder may be temporary or pathological. In the second case, one of the partners has no sexual desires, fantasies, and loses interest in sexual intimacy. This sexual disorder is associated with psychological problems and trauma, so treatment is carried out not only by a sexologist, but also by a psychiatrist.
What tests should you take when visiting a sexologist?
If you are going to see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment of sexual problems and diseases, you should know what tests you need to take when visiting a sexologist. Standard analysis is a detailed blood test for biochemistry, a blood test from a finger and a urine test. For women, it is mandatory to determine the level of estrogens, prolactin and an ultrasound examination of the ovaries.
If a man contacts a sexologist, then in addition to blood and urine, it is necessary to take a test to determine the level of testosterone and creatinine. Also, the sexologist can give a referral for liver function tests and an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland.
What diagnostic methods does a sexologist use?
Each doctor in his medical practice uses certain techniques and methods that help in diagnosing diseases, disorders and disorders. Let's consider what diagnostic methods a sexologist uses in his work.
First of all, this is a primary examination and consultation - the doctor talks to the patient to find out the reason for the visit and study the symptoms of the sexual disorder. After that, the doctor prescribes tests for delivery and develops a full treatment plan. During the examination of the patient, the sexologist can give a referral for tests that will help diagnose the disorder, find the cause of its occurrence and cure it. Sometimes sexologists prescribe their patients examinations by a psychiatrist, gynecologist, endocrinologist and andrologist.
What does a sexologist do?
What does a sexologist do? The doctor conducts research into deviations, i.e. perversions, that are associated with sexual diseases and changes in the body. The main task of a sexologist is the timely detection of disorders and deviations in sexual relations and their effective treatment.
The doctor consults married couples on issues of sexual life, helps to understand the problems of sexual and interpersonal relationships. The sexologist also conducts preventive talks with newlyweds regarding the psychological and hygienic aspects of sexual life in marriage.
What diseases does a sexologist treat?
If you are concerned about sexual problems, you should know what diseases a sexologist treats. So, the doctor's work is related to the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of such diseases and deviations:
- Decreased interest in sex and sexual relations in one of the partners.
- Premature ejaculation, problems with potency and decreased libido.
- Vaginismus is a female disorder that causes vaginal cramps and ruins sexual life. It usually occurs against the background of mental disorders.
- Anorgasmia.
- Frigidity is the lack of arousal and sexual feelings.
Before drawing up a treatment plan, a sexologist conducts a full diagnosis of patients, studies the symptoms and looks for the causes that caused the disease.
Advice from a sexologist
Sexologist's advice is a recommendation that allows you to maintain health and a fulfilling sexual life. Let's look at the main advice of a sexologist.
- A calm romantic atmosphere and foreplay are the key to maximum liberation of partners. To tune in to an intimate wave, forget about all the problems for a while, try to relax, give and receive pleasure.
- Don't be shy about talking - problems in the intimate life of many couples are connected with misunderstandings that arise due to shyness, secrecy and even modesty. Who, if not you, knows your body better. Help your partner to please you, tell him what you like and what you would like. This will help not only to relax, but also to get rid of prejudices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment and develop - if you are bored with your sex life, it seems boring to you, and sex is tiring, then try something new. Diversify intimacy with sex toys (beautiful erotic lingerie, vibrators, dildos and other accessories).
- Do not forget that there should be no secrets or taboos between loving people, both in interpersonal and intimate relationships. Complete trust is the key to true harmony.
A sexologist is a specialist who deals with diagnostics and treatment of various pathologies and disorders of sexual life. The doctor helps to cope with complexes and treats diseases that cause disorders and discomfort in sexual relations between partners.