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  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, The Alfred Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Sonia.davison@monash.edu

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is the most common female sexual dysfunction.
  • It is characterized by a deficiency in sexual desire causing significant distress.
  • Multiple factors, including physiological, psychological, and socio-cultural elements, contribute to HSDD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current medical and psychological therapeutic strategies for HSDD.
  • To discuss the evolving nature and definition of HSDD.
  • To highlight ongoing research and debates surrounding HSDD diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing medical and psychological treatment approaches for HSDD.
  • Analysis of current research trends in female sexual dysfunction.
  • Examination of diagnostic criteria and nomenclature debates.

Main Results:

  • Medical treatments have primarily focused on hormone modulation (e.g., androgens) and 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists.
  • Few pharmaceutical products are approved for HSDD treatment in developed nations.
  • Psychological interventions, mainly cognitive behavioral therapy, have been less frequently studied.

Conclusions:

  • HSDD is an evolving diagnostic concept with ongoing research and debate.
  • The definition and classification of HSDD are subject to change, particularly with upcoming revisions to diagnostic manuals.
  • Further research is needed to establish effective and approved treatments for HSDD.