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Hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Author(s) -
Rymer Janice,
Wylie Kevan,
Barnes Tricia,
Mander Anthony,
Buckler Helen,
Dean John
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.12.4.237.27615
Subject(s) - hypoactive sexual desire disorder , androgen deficiency , sexual desire , human sexuality , sexual function , libido , psychology , sexual dysfunction , distress , interpersonal communication , testosterone (patch) , medicine , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , psychiatry , psychoanalysis , androgen , social psychology , gender studies , sociology , hormone
Key content• Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the persistent or recurrent deficiency and/or absence of sexual thought/fantasies and/or receptivity to sexual activity, which causes distress or interpersonal difficulties. • Sexual desire is a complex issue involving physical drive and motivation; the latter is influenced by previous experiences and the quality and duration of the relationship. • HSDD frequently occurs in women who have had oophorectomy because a significant source of their testosterone has been removed. They may respond to androgen replacement therapy.Learning objectives• To raise awareness of the effect that oophorectomy can have on sexual function. • To acknowledge that sexual function is complex and involves biological, psychological, relationship and socio‐cultural factors.Ethical issues• Should clinicians raise the subject of sexual problems more routinely? • Is the treatment of sexual dysfunction an appropriate use of health service resources? • Can the pharmacological treatment of HSDD lead to the medicalisation of female sexuality?Please cite this article as: Rymer J, Wylie K, Barnes T, Mander A, Buckler H, Dean J. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2010;12:237–243.