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Electrical Stimulation in Sexual Dysfunction

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Electrical Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Disorders

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Sexual dysfunction (SD) refers to a problem occurring during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Most types of sexual dysfunction can be corrected by treating the underlying physical or psychological problems. Symptoms of Sexual Dysfunctions overlap with those of the other pelvic floor dysfunction, such as urinary or fecal disorders. Electrotherapies could have a potential role in treating specific symptoms in specific patients. The principles of using electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves or nerve roots for restoring sexual function have been reported. The actual role of Sacral and Pudendal Neuromodulation, Pelvic Floor rehabilitation, electroejaculation, acupuncture, tibial nerve stimulation, and other electrical stimulation techniques were described .

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Martellucci, J. (2015). Electrical Stimulation in Sexual Dysfunction. In: Martellucci, J. (eds) Electrical Stimulation for Pelvic Floor Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-06947-0_17

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