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Diagnostic criteria and codes - sexual dysfunctions

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What are the sexual dysfunction disorders?

delayed ejaculation
erectile disorder
female orgasmic disorder
female sexual interest/arousal disorder
genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
premature ejaculation
S/M-I sexual dysfunction
other specified sexual dysfunction
unspecified sexual dysfunction

What is criteria D for erectile disorder?

Not as a consequence of severe relationship distress or other significant stressor. Same specifiers as delayed ejaculation

Specifiers for female orgasmic disorder?

Same specifiers as delayed ejaculation

Specify if:

Never experienced an orgasm under any situation.

What is criteria A for male hypocative sexual desire disorder (MHSDD)?

Persistently or recurrently deficient (or absent) sexual/erotic thoughts or fantasies and desire for sexual activity.

What is criteria D for MHSDD?

Not as a consequence of severe relationship distress or other significant stressor.

Same specifiers as DE except for absence of Generalized/situational

What is criteria A for premature ejaculation?

A persistent or recurrent pattern of ejaculation occurring during partnered sexual activity within approximately 1 minute following vaginal penetration and before the individual wishes it. (no specific duration criteria for non vaginal, but diagnosis possible)

Specifiers for premature ejaculation?

Same specifiers as DE except for severity:

Specify current severity:

Mild: Ejaculation occurring within approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute of vaginal penetration.
Moderate: Ejaculation occurring within approximately 15–30 seconds of vaginal penetration.
Severe: Ejaculation occurring prior to, at the start of or within approximately 15 seconds of vaginal penetration.