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Therapeutic options in female sexual dysfunction.

Janet E Shepherd1

  • 1janshepmd@msn.com

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|May 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) affects desire, arousal, orgasm, and causes pain, often due to psychologic factors or medications. Pharmacists can help manage medication-related FSD and advise on treatment options.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Psychology
  • Medicine

Background:

  • Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a prevalent condition impacting sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and causing pain.
  • It can stem from psychologic factors and medication side effects, influencing all stages of the female sexual response cycle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the psychology and physiology of female sexual dysfunction (FSD).
  • To explore current prevention and treatment strategies for FSD.
  • To highlight the role of pharmacists in managing FSD, particularly medication-related adverse effects.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE using the term "female sexual dysfunction."
  • Inclusion of investigational studies, clinical trials, and review articles.
  • Cross-referencing bibliographies of retrieved articles for additional relevant studies.

Main Results:

  • FSD encompasses issues with sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain.
  • Psychologic factors and medication effects are significant contributors to FSD.
  • Pharmacists can screen for and manage medication-induced sexual dysfunction, with various treatments available.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacists equipped with knowledge of female sexual response and dysfunction can effectively detect FSD.
  • They can guide women on managing FSD and available treatment options.
  • Understanding the causes and treatments of FSD is crucial for pharmacists to assist patients effectively.

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