Diagnosis information

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Core diagnostic criteria, specifiers, differential considerations, and documentation support in one open, scan-friendly view.

F52.22Sexual DysfunctionLocal clinical reference

Criteria: 4 criteria, A–D
Specifiers: 7 specifiers
Differentials: 5 considerations
Severity specifier: Supported

Core diagnostic criteria

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A
Core criterion A
Absent/reduced sexual interest/arousal; ≥3 of: absent/reduced interest in sexual activity; absent/reduced sexual/erotic thoughts or fantasies; no/reduced initiation of sexual activity and unreceptive to partner's attempts; absent/reduced sexual excitement/pleasure during sexual activity in ≥75–100% encounters; absent/reduced sexual interest/arousal in response to any internal/external erotic cues; absent/reduced genital or non-genital sensations during sexual activity in ≥75–100% encounters
B
Core criterion B
Symptoms persist ≥6 months
C
Core criterion C
Causes marked distress
D
Core criterion D
Not better explained by non-sexual mental disorder, substances/medications, relationship factors, or significant stressors; not attributable to another medical condition

Specifiers

Lifelong: Present since the onset of sexual activity.
Acquired: Developed after a period of normal sexual interest and arousal.
Generalised: Occurs across all partners, situations, and types of stimulation.
Situational: Limited to certain partners, situations, or types of stimulation.
Mild: Reduced interest or arousal with mild distress.
Moderate: Clear and persistent reduction with definite distress or relational impact.
Severe: Marked or near-absent interest/arousal with significant distress or impairment.

Documentation support

Consistent with [Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder] [specifier(s)]. For at least six months, occurring during most sexual encounters, there has been absent or reduced interest in sexual activity; absent or reduced sexual thoughts or fantasies; reduced initiation of sexual activity; reduced receptivity to a partner's initiation; absent or reduced sexual excitement or pleasure during sexual activity; absent or reduced sexual interest in response to internal or external sexual cues; absent or reduced genital or non-genital sexual sensations during sexual activity, with at least three of these features present, forming a persistent pattern of diminished sexual interest and arousal. These symptoms have resulted in clinically significant distress, interpersonal difficulty, or sexual dissatisfaction, and the pattern is not better explained by a nonsexual mental disorder, relationship distress, significant stressors, substance or medication effects, or a primary medical condition.

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DSM-5 DiagnosisDSM-sex-female-sexual-interest-arousal-disorderSupplied local catalogue