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Sex Differences in the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
Veronica Harsh1, Anita H Clayton2
1Department of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, 2955 Ivy Rd, Suite 210, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, USA. vlh3p@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
Sex differences in the treatment of sexual dysfunction are partly due to neurobiological differences, as well as, the central and peripheral physiological effects of hormones and neurotransmitter actions on reproductive systems in men and women. Differences in epidemiology of complaints and diagnostic considerations, variance in medical comorbidities, and interference from related medications also contribute to the need for different strategies for treatments of sexual dysfunction according to gender.
Recent Findings:
Flibanserin and ospemifene are new medication treatment options that may help some women with symptoms of sexual dysfunction. Various therapies are available to address sexual dysfunction and sex differences are relevant to consider, in terms of diagnosis, effectiveness of treatments, and side effect profiles that may help determine indication, safety, and outcomes for specific treatments.
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