title: Loss of sexual desire in the postmenopausal woman.
abstract: 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.
authors: Porterbrook Clinic, Sheffield, UK. k.r.wylie@sheffield.ac.uk
authors: Kevan
authors: K
authors: Wylie
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Daines
authors: Emmanuele A
authors: EA
authors: Jannini
authors: Ruth
authors: R
authors: Hallam-Jones
authors: Lori
authors: L
authors: Boul
authors: Llynwen
authors: L
authors: Wilson
authors: Loukas
authors: L
authors: Athanasiadis
authors: Marnie
authors: M
authors: Brewster
authors: Ellids
authors: E
authors: Kristensen
mesh_terms: 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