[Sexual dysfunction in women].
BACKGROUND
Sexual dysfunction in women is quite prevalent and encompasses all ages, cultures and socio-economical statuses. The various array of sexual dysfunction in women adversely affects their quality of life on the one hand and their relationship with their spouses on the other.


OBJECTIVE
To overview the issue of sexual dysfunction in women while focusing on the latest medical treatment options available.


METHODS
Review of the relevant medical literature.


RESULTS
Medical treatment of sexual dysfunction in women is based on medications that either enhance blood flow into the female sex organs, mediate sexual neurological response or increase female libido. Most of these treatments are still experimental, yet have demonstrated encouraging preliminary results.


CONCLUSIONS
Medical treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is an evolving discipline in contemporary medicine that has recorded several successes. However, in light of its complexity, much is still left to be resolved in the complete understanding of the female sexual response and treatment should be adjusted accordingly.
Abarbanel
Joseph
J
Department of Urology, Golda Campus, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel. abar1@zahav.net.il
Rabinerson
David
D
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D014930:Women