Open AccessFemale Sexual Dysfunction: Natural and Complementary Treatments
Author(s) -
Christina Dording,
Lisa Sangermano
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
focus/focus (american psychiatric publishing. online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1541-4108
pISSN - 1541-4094
DOI - 10.1176/appi.focus.20170049
Subject(s) - libido , sexual dysfunction , orgasm , sexual arousal , affect (linguistics) , placebo , arousal , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , randomized controlled trial , psychology , female sexual dysfunction , clinical psychology , gynecology , psychiatry , psychotherapist , sexual behavior , alternative medicine , social psychology , communication , pathology
Sexual dysfunction, which may affect any part of the sexual response cycle (e.g., libido, arousal, and orgasm), is a highly prevalent condition among women and is associated with significant negative consequences for quality of life. Unfortunately, few effective traditional agents are available to treat this condition, especially in the postmenopausal cohort. It is therefore not surprising that many women seek alternative treatments for relief. The authors review popular alternative treatments for sexual dysfunction, emphasizing randomized, placebo-controlled trials when possible.