title: Standard operating procedures for female orgasmic disorder: consensus of the International Society for Sexual Medicine.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  As the field of sexual medicine evolves, it is important to continually improve patient care by developing contemporary "standard operating procedures" (SOPs), reflecting the consensus view of experts in sexual medicine. Few, if any, consensus SOPs have been developed for the diagnosis and treatment of Female Orgasmic Disorder (FOD).
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The objective is to provide standard operating procedures for FOD.
  
  
  METHODS
  The SOP Committee was composed of a chair, selected by the International Society for the Study of Sexual Medicine, and two additional experts. To inform its key recommendations, the Committee used systematic reviews of available evidence and discussions during a group meeting, conference calls and e-mail communications. The Committee received no corporate funding or remuneration.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A total of 12 recommendations for the assessment and treatment of FOD were generated, including suggestions for further research.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Evidence-based, practice recommendations for the treatment of FOD are provided that will hopefully inform clinical decision making for those treating this common condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sexology and Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E.T.Laan@amc.uva.nl
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Laan
authors.forename: Alessandra H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Rellini
authors.forename: Tricia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Barnes
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009948:Orgasm; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy