Managing low sexual desire in women. (September 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maclaran, Kate; Panay, Nick
• Is Part Of: Women's health. Volume 7:Number 5(2011)
• Page Start: 571
• Page End: 583
• Publication Date: 2011-09
• Subjects: female sexual dysfunction -- hypoactive sexual desire disorder -- low libido -- testosterone; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Women -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.2217/whe.11.54
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-5057

Abstract

Low sexual desire is a prevalent symptom, but not one frequently volunteered by women. When accompanied by distress, loss of libido is known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, which can have a significant impact on a woman's wellbeing. The etiology of hypoactive sexual desire disorder is multifactorial and its management requires a combination of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. This article outlines the assessment of patients presenting with the symptom of low sexual desire and discusses the evidence for pharmacological management.