title: Pharmacologic therapy for female sexual dysfunction.
abstract: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a common health issue that can have significant negative effects on overall well-being and quality of life. The primary purpose of this article is to review commonly noted pharmacologic therapies for FSD. The pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and selected nonpharmacologic therapies are also briefly addressed as well as recommendations for practice.
authors.affiliation: Christine Bradway is an Associate Professor of Gerontological Nursing at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Joseph Boullata is a Professor of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bradway
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Boullata
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology