Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication

Description

This category should be assigned when there is evidence that the direct physiological effects of a psychoactive substance or medication are an important contributing factor to the Sexual Dysfunction or Sexual Pain Disorder. Examples include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, histamine-2 receptor antagonists (e.g., cimetidine), alcohol, opioids, and amphetamines. If the diagnostic requirements for a Disorder Due to Substance Use are met, the appropriate Disorder Due to Substance Use diagnosis should also be assigned.

Index terms

Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication

Sibling codes

HA40.0 – Aetiological considerations associated with a medical condition, injury, or the effects of surgery or radiation treatment
HA40.1 – Aetiological considerations associated with psychological or behavioural factors, including mental disorders
HA40.3 – Aetiological considerations associated with lack of knowledge or experience
HA40.4 – Aetiological considerations associated with relationship factors
HA40.5 – Aetiological considerations associated with cultural factors
HA40.Y – Other specified aetiological considerations in sexual dysfunctions and sexual pain disorders

Foundation entity

Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/3100933

Part of: HA40: Aetiological considerations in sexual dysfunctions and sexual pain disorders › 17: Conditions related to sexual health