"Little Pink Pill" Could Help Women With HSDD
On Wednesday, May 21, Nightline, an American television program produced by ABC News, covered an issue that's important for many women: hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD - a drop in sex drive that causes distress.
It's normal for a woman to lose interest in sex from time to time. But HSDD is more serious than that. Women with HSDD have no desire for sex, even if they are in satisfying relationships.
Another key component of HSDD is the distress it causes. Many women feel frustrated and miss the closeness they once shared with a partner. They may also feel anxious about how HSDD will impact their relationship.
A drug called flibanserin has been developed to help women with HSDD. Clinical trial results have been encouraging, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not given approval.
Want to learn more? Click here for more information on the Nightline segment, as well as a number of helpful resources on the diagnosis and treatment of HSDD.
Sex Health in the News
Here's a quick look at some of the recent news stories we've brought to you on SexHealthMatters.org:
Women with fibromyalgia may be less sexually satisfied if they have also have psychiatric problems, according to Italian researchers. Learn more.
A man's levels of uric acid could give some clues on whether he's at risk for erectile dysfunction. More details.
Twenty-five medical societies, including the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, have petitioned the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) to retract a controversial study on testosterone therapy. Find out why.
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a condition that causes women pain when a certain area of their genitals is touched. Couples facing PVD may benefit from expressing their emotions more effectively. More information.
Be sure to check SexHealthMatters.org for all the latest sex health headlines!
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