Not being medically trained there is a limit to what we can say about possible medical causes of anorgasmia. What information we are providing is merely a summary of information obtained from searching the Internet so if you need or want to know more, you could try searching the various medical help pages on the Internet for 'anorgasmia'. Always remember though, if you come to believe your problem is medical then you must seek professional medical help.

Some medical conditions like diabetes can interfere with sex drive and so a woman's ability to have an orgasm. If your anorgasmia started at the same time as any other symptoms of unwellness or changes in your body, no matter how trivial, seek medical advice. Don't worry about wasting the doctor's time. Its always better to get things checked out and if a problem does exist, to get it sorted.

Various prescription drugs, especially those prescribed for anxiety, sleeping disorders and depression, can, as a side effect, cause partial or total (but temporary) anorgasmia. If you are taking any prescription drugs you must not stop, even if the start of your problem does seem to stem from when you began taking the drug. Instead talk to your doctor, as there are things that can be done, for example changing to a different medication or taking a second drug to counteract the side effects you are experiencing. Even if these options are not open to you all is not lost, as according to the literature we reviewed, the problem may well go away as your body adapts to the drug and learns to cope with its effects.

Illegal drugs can also seriously affect sexual performance and desire. If you are taking such substances, even if you consider that you have the matter under control or if you 'only take soft drugs', you should seriously consider seeking professional help to manage yourself off these substances.

Alcohol, if taken in large enough volumes, can affect sexual function. You don't have to be an alcoholic or be getting drunk regularly for problems to occur. If you are anorgasmic and you drink, it may be worth cutting down. Even if it turns out not to be the cause, cutting back on alcohol consumption isn't a bad thing.

Some women find that their genitals become over sensitive and sore, such that far from being pleasurable, stimulation can actually be painful. In such a situation masturbation is a problem and it is unlikely you will be able to find a comfortable way to make yourself orgasm. If your genitals have recently become more sensitive or sore you may have an infection and if so you will need medical treatment. If an infection is at the root of the problem once it is cleared you should be able to masturbate again and having orgasms should follow naturally.

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