title: Managing low sexual desire in women.
abstract: Low sexual desire is a prevalent symptom, but not one frequently volunteered by women. When accompanied by distress, loss of libido is known as hypoactive sexual desire disorder, which can have a significant impact on a woman's wellbeing. The etiology of hypoactive sexual desire disorder is multifactorial and its management requires a combination of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions. This article outlines the assessment of patients presenting with the symptom of low sexual desire and discusses the evidence for pharmacological management.
authors: Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea, & Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, West London Menopause & PMS Centre, London, UK.
authors: Kate
authors: K
authors: Maclaran
authors: Nick
authors: N
authors: Panay
mesh_terms: D016642:Bupropion / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008593:Menopause / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; D016642:Bupropion