title: Sexual Function Across Aging.
abstract: Women experience multiple changes in social and reproductive statuses across the life span which can affect sexual functioning. Various phases of the sexual response cycle may be impacted and can lead to sexual dysfunction. Screening for sexual problems and consideration of contributing factors such as neurobiology, reproductive life events, medical problems, medication use, and depression can help guide appropriate treatment and thereby improve the sexual functioning and quality of life of affected women. Treatment options include psychotropic medications, hormone therapy, and psychotherapy.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, 2955 Ivy Rd, Suite 210, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA. ahc8v@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.
authors.forename: Anita H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Clayton
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, 2955 Ivy Rd, Suite 210, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA. vlh3p@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Harsh
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D011619:Psychotropic Drugs
keywords: Depression; Female sexual dysfunction; Hormones; Life span; Neurobiology; Pharmacotherapy
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