Sex Differences in the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction

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 compl...

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Published in:Current psychiatry reports 2018-03, Vol.20 (3), p.18-18, Article 18
Main Authors: Harsh, Veronica, Clayton, Anita H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benzimidazoles - therapeutic use
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Female
Gender differences
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Psychiatry
Section Editor
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Sex and Gender Issues in Behavioral Health (CN Epperson
Sex Factors
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - drug therapy
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - physiopathology
Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological - therapy
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - drug therapy
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - physiopathology
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - therapy
Tamoxifen - analogs & derivatives
Tamoxifen - therapeutic use
Testosterone - therapeutic use
Topical Collection on Sex and Gender Issues in Behavioral Health
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Summary: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. Summary 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.
ISSN:1523-3812
1535-1645
DOI:10.1007/s11920-018-0883-1