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Published At March 19, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I do not feel anything when I have sex, even when I kiss or am touched by someone. It is as if I have no feelings. I have never felt how others feel when they have sex with their partners. I am a 24-year-old female, height 5.5 feet and 82 kg. Though I do not have any signs of infection, I usually have heavy menstrual bleeding. I also bleed even when I am not on my period and during running or jogging. I consulted a gynecologist once, and they could not help me.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concerns.

You have mentioned a low or absent sexual desire for sexual stimulation and also menstrual irregularities. Please give me some more details to understand your condition better:

  1. Did you have any sexual stimulation before in a relationship? (I am asking this because I want to know on what basis are you saying you have no sexual feelings)
  2. For how long do you have the above complaints?

Regarding menstrual bleeding, you have a menstrual irregularities problem.

  1. For how long do you have irregular menstruation?
  2. Do you have any thyroid problems?

It would be best to visit the obstetrician and gynecologist to address the menstruation problem. The low sexual desire could be due to psychological causes; mental health problems including anxiety or depression, stress, and low self-esteem. Please reply to the above questions to guide me further and diagnose you better based on your reply.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Yes, I had sexual stimulation before. But, it is not just sexual feelings. Even when someone touches or kisses me, I do not feel anything at all. I have never felt anything in my whole life. I have had menstrual problems for eight years. No, I do not have any thyroid problems.

Thank you.

Hello,

Welcome back to iclinq.com.

It is a concern if you do not have any such feelings. You should visit a doctor for recommendations, including sex education, counseling, medication and hormone therapy.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat
Dr. Basuki Nath Bhagat

Family Physician

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