ArticleFocus (American Psychiatric Publishing)2021
Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Among Women: General Considerations and Pharmacological Options.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 16 citations in OpenAlex.
- Clinical trial evidence on emerging pharmacological therapies for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women: a systematic review and analysis of completed studies registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluation of efficacy of sexual novelty as a novel therapeutic strategy to treat Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in women in monogamous heterosexual relationships attributing reduced sexual desire to sexual boredom: A prospective randomized study.International journal of impotence research · 2026Trial
- How to Approach Female Sexual Dysfunction in a Urogynecology Practice.International urogynecology journal · 2025Review
- What should we be studying? Research priorities according to women and gender-diverse individuals with sexual interest/arousal disorder and their partners.The journal of sexual medicine · 2024Article
- Understanding Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) in Women: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.Cureus · 2023Review
- Navigating the Novel Psychotropics.Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing) · 2021Article
- The effectiveness of sexual health group counseling based on cognitive behavioral therapy on sexual satisfaction of newly married women.Journal of education and health promotion · 2021Article
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Abstract
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a persistent or recurrent absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity, causing marked personal distress or interpersonal difficulties. HSDD affects 10% of U.S. women and is associated with depression and other negative emotional states. It is imperative that psychiatrists are competent to make this diagnosis and are aware of available treatment options. A full psychiatric and medical history are necessary to identify potential causes or contributing factors that may need to be addressed first. The authors discuss the diagnostic tools available as well as general diagnostic considerations for psychiatrists. Given its importance in the understanding of the available treatments for this disorder, the pathophysiology behind HSDD is reviewed. The authors emphasize the treatment of HSDD, including general treatment considerations, treatment in the context of depression, and psychotherapy and medications that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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