A woman consults the nurse practitioner because she has not achieved orgasm for 2 years, despite having been sexually active. This is an example of:

a. Paraphilic Disorder.
b. Female Orgasmic Disorder.
c. Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder.
d. Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder.


ANS: B
The persistent inhibition of orgasm is a form of sexual dysfunction called female orgasmic disorder. Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder applies to painful intercourse. The patient has not indicated that her interest in sexual activity is diminished, so female sexual interest/arousal disorder does not apply. Paraphilic disorder is not applicable.

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