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Sex steroids and libido

M Dei1, A Verni, L Bigozzi

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florence, Italy.

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care : the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception
|July 25, 1998
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Steroidal hormones influence sexual desire, with effects seen from prenatal development through puberty and adulthood. Psychological and social factors can override hormonal impacts, especially during treatments like estrogen-progestin therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The role of steroidal hormones in sexual desire and motivation remains a subject of ongoing scientific discussion.
  • Hormonal influences on the central nervous system areas regulating libido are established during intrauterine development and puberty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on the physiological imprinting and activation of libido-related brain areas by endogenous hormones.
  • To discuss the mechanisms underlying the infrequent but significant side-effect of impaired sexual interest during estrogen-progestin treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of up-to-date scientific knowledge.
  • Discussion of physiological and psychological factors influencing libido.
  • Analysis of potential mechanisms for hormone-induced changes in sexual interest.

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Main Results:

  • Endogenous hormones play a role in libido throughout life, though psychological and social factors can be more dominant.
  • Estrogen-progestin treatments can infrequently lead to reduced sexual interest, influenced by biological and psychological elements.
  • Potential biological mechanisms include altered androgen and oxytocin levels, and diminished estrogen fluctuations.

Conclusions:

  • Both endocrine changes (e.g., hormone levels, fluctuations) and psychorelational factors (e.g., contraceptive choice, value of sexual experience) contribute to treatment-related libido impairment.
  • Understanding these interactions is crucial for managing sexual health during hormonal therapies.