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Warning-sign checks

Orgasmic dysfunction in women: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent medical help if a sudden sexual change occurs with new leg weakness, loss of genital sensation, severe back pain, or loss of bladder or bowel control.

    These can be signs of serious nerve compression.

    Prompt care is also appropriate for severe pelvic pain, heavy or unexplained bleeding, or symptoms after an injury.

    If sexual contact happened without consent, you can seek urgent medical care and specialist support even if there are no visible injuries.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine appointment if orgasmic difficulty is persistent, bothers you, affects a relationship, or began after a medicine change, illness, operation, childbirth, or menopause.

    Routine assessment is also appropriate for pain during sex, vaginal dryness, reduced sensation, low mood, or other changes in sexual function.

The article also says

Orgasmic dysfunction by itself is not an emergency.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Orgasmic dysfunction in women. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.