Loss of sexual desire in the postmenopausal woman.
BACKGROUND
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is a common clinical problem that may bother women.


OBJECTIVE
To provide a clear clinical pathway for the assessment and management of women presenting with symptoms of loss of sexual interest and desire (HSDD).


METHODS
Patient self-report of sexual satisfaction and quality of life.


METHODS
A multidisciplinary team of experts reviewed a clinical case summary. The contribution of physical, pharmacological, psychological, and psychiatric as well as interrelational factors as potential contributors to the condition are described.


RESULTS
A multifactorial assessment with a combination of psychosocial, physical, and hormonal interventions may be a useful model in offering treatment pathways for symptoms of HSDD. A favorable outcome was reported.


CONCLUSIONS
Multidisciplinary teamworking that allows a thorough assessment and package of interventions is often necessary to support women with HSDD.
Wylie
Kevan
K
Porterbrook Clinic, Sheffield, UK. k.r.wylie@sheffield.ac.uk
Daines
Brian
B
Jannini
Emmanuele A
EA
Hallam-Jones
Ruth
R
Boul
Lori
L
Wilson
Llynwen
L
Athanasiadis
Loukas
L
Brewster
Marnie
M
Kristensen
Ellids
E
D001143:Arousal; D003075:Coitus; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D017698:Postmenopause; D012731:Sex Counseling / Q000379:methods; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome