female sexual function

In Brief: DHEA and Sexual Functioning in Premenopausal Women

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)  is a steroid hormone produced by humans.  It functions as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the androgen and estrogen sex steroids.   In a recent study, presented at the annual meeting [...]

By |2020-08-03T13:19:01-04:00January 22nd, 2019|Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on In Brief: DHEA and Sexual Functioning in Premenopausal Women

Medications for Female Sexual Dysfunction: Are They Better than Placebo?

Randomized controlled trials of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) have typically shown significant placebo responses.  In a recent meta-analysis, researchers have assessed the magnitude of this effect. The analysis was [...]

By |2020-11-26T08:22:24-04:00July 31st, 2018|General, Sexual Health|Comments Off on Medications for Female Sexual Dysfunction: Are They Better than Placebo?

Transdermal Estradiol, But Not Oral Estrogens, Improves Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women

  Sexual dysfunction is common among peri- and postmenopausal women and include a spectrum of problems, including low (or hypoactive) sexual desire, decreased satisfaction, and discomfort.   Reports indicate that the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire [...]

By |2018-09-10T12:34:33-04:00February 13th, 2018|Menopausal Symptoms|Comments Off on Transdermal Estradiol, But Not Oral Estrogens, Improves Sexual Function in Postmenopausal Women
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