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Despite the high prevalence of this issue and its harmful impact on mental health and vitality, a considerable number of women do not seek medical care. Another issue is the lack of physicians specialising in sexual health problems. Indeed, female sexual dysfunction is often misdiagnosed, and even when identification is successful, treatment is not always appropriate. This narrative review aims to address female sexual dysfunction in relation to menopause, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, postpartum changes, and pelvic floor surgery. 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