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Psychotherapy for female sexual dysfunction: a review
W O'Donohue1, C A Dopke, D N Swingen
1Department of Psychology/296, University of Nevada, Reno 89557, USA.
Clinical Psychology Review
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Psychotherapy shows promise for treating female sexual dysfunction (FSD). This review examines 21 studies, offering guidelines to improve future research quality and better understand FSD treatment effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sexology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is increasingly recognized.
- Sex therapy is a preferred treatment for sexual functioning issues.
- The effectiveness of psychotherapy for FSD requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review empirical studies on psychotherapy for female sexual dysfunction.
- To establish guidelines for methodologically sound research in this area.
- To evaluate the information provided by 21 reviewed studies on FSD treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of empirical studies meeting minimal methodological criteria.
- Examination of 21 studies on the treatment of female sexual dysfunction.
- Development of guidelines for research design, assessment, and data analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant methodological issues were identified across reviewed studies.
- Guidelines are provided to address research quality concerns.
- The review synthesizes findings from 21 studies on FSD treatment.
Conclusions:
- Psychotherapy is a viable treatment for female sexual dysfunction.
- Methodological improvements are crucial for future research.
- Further high-quality studies are needed to confirm treatment efficacy.