HA40.3

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Aetiological considerations associated with lack of knowledge or experience

Description

This category should be assigned when, in the clinician’s judgment, the individual’s lack of knowledge or experience of her or his own body, sexual functioning, and sexual response is an important contributing factor to the Sexual Dysfunction or Sexual Pain Disorder. This includes inaccurate information or myths about sexual functioning.

Index terms

  • Aetiological considerations associated with lack of knowledge or experience

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
  • HA40.2 – Aetiological considerations associated with use of psychoactive substance or medication
  • 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 lack of knowledge or experience – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/85688059

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