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Treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women: why is the pipeline different for postmenopausal women?

Rachel Pope and Anna Myers

Drug development should incorporate postmenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). HSDD is defined as the lack of or loss motivation to engage in sexual activity due to absent or decreased desire for at least 6 months, with accompanying distress [ 1 ]. The ICD-11 and the ...

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(175) ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) AND INDIVIDUAL DOMAINS OF FEMALE SEXUAL FUNCTION

J Bond and others

Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are prevalent environmental chemicals used extensively in consumer and industrial products. Burgeoning research efforts have demonstrated potential associations between PFAS exposure and female sexual dysfunction. Yet little is known about how ...

(061) “IT WAS THE BEST SEX OF MY LIFE”: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF BLACK WOMEN’S MOST PLEASURABLE SEXUAL EXPERIENCES

P Iyiewuare and others

Introduction Sexual pleasure is an integral component of sexual health, human rights, and overall wellbeing. It is particularly important to study sexual pleasure among Black women, as much of the sex research on this population is focused on risk and disease and may reinforce harmful stereotypes. ...

(029) ISOLATION OF VESTIBULAR MAST CELLS FROM A PATIENT WITH LOCALIZED PROVOKED VULVODYNIA

E Chrysilla and others

Introduction Localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV) is a disease characterized by chronic vulvar pain that affects ~14 million people in the US. This pain occurs upon touch and is localized to the vulvar vestibule, which is a specialized ring of tissue immediately surrounding the vaginal opening. The ...

(158) SEX AFTER CANCER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF DILATORS AND PELVIC THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SEXUAL ISSUES FOLLOWING CANCER TREATMENT

A Olson and others

Introduction Sequelae of cancer treatment on vulvar and vaginal health can include tissue changes as often seen in genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) as well as changes in libido and body image. Atrophic vaginitis is a survivorship issue that affects nearly 70% of postmenopausal breast ...

(073) RESTORING SENSATION WITH PLATELET-RICH PLASMA: A NON-SURGICAL INTERVENTION FOR FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION/CUTTING

N Sorial and others

Introduction Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) impacts over 230 million women globally. Despite its far-reaching effects, international efforts largely prioritize prevention, leaving the treatment of its physical and psychological complications inadequately addressed. Therapeutic options ...

(140) PSYCHOBIOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF SEXUAL PAIN IN WOMEN CONSULTING FOR SEXUAL SYMPTOMS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

E Maseroli and others

Introduction It is well-known that sexual pain can be a symptom of the genito-urinary syndrome of menopause, and that it can manifest as a consequence of the decrease in estrogen levels. However, its determinants have not completely understood yet. Objective To investigate, in a cohort of women ...

(083) HYPERSEXUALITY WITH THE USE OF SEROTONIN RECEPTOR INHIBITORS IN PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMEN

A Domínguez-Bali and others

Introduction This report presents two cases of hypersexuality in perimenopausal women who were using Bupropion and Fluoxetine, a phenomenon rarely documented in medical literature, with only one prior case reported. Objective To explore a potential link between the use of SSRI medications ...

(200) EARLY POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN PENILE IMPLANT SURGERY: FINDINGS FROM A MULTICENTER STUDY

K Van Renterghem and others

Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition that adversely affects mental well-being and quality of life. Penile prosthesis implantation provides a durable treatment option for patients unresponsive to other therapies but carries inherent surgical risks and potential ...

(196) FIRST EVER ANATOMICAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE 12:00 VESTIBULE AND PERIURETHRAL GLANS: A VULVOSCOPIC ASSESSMENT

S Perelmuter and others

Introduction Female external genitalia exhibit significant variation in shape, size, and color among individuals, however there is not yet a comprehensive anatomical description of the 12:00 vestibule or the periurethral glans. The periurethral glans is hypothesized to serve as protective for the ...

(145) LET’S TALK ABOUT SEX: IMPLEMENTING ROUTINE SCREENING FOR FEMALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION IN AN OUTPATIENT SETTING

A De Guzman and others

Introduction Sexual problems are reported by approximately 43% of American women annually (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists [ACOG], 2019). Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a sexual problem associated with personal distress (Faubion & Rullo, 2015) and affects approximately ...

(071) PTSD SECONDARY TO TRAUMATIC NATURAL VAGINAL DELIVERY: A NEW REASON FOR PRIMARY C-SECTION

A Domínguez-Bali and others

Introduction Many immigrant women have endured traumatic vaginal deliveries in their home countries, often as a result of government policies aimed at reducing C-section rates. This study reviews cases in which these women, traumatized by their initial delivery experiences, sought C-sections for ...

(173) PERCEPTION OF MOISTURIZATION WITH USE OF A VAGINAL OVULE MOISTURIZER IN MENOPAUSAL WOMEN

P Songprasertkul and others

Introduction Menopause, an inevitable life stage, leaves women experiencing numerous symptoms. Vaginal dryness and discomfort are prevalent, being problematic during sexual intercourse and during day-to-day activities. Vaginal moisturizers are a key treatment option in the management of vaginal ...

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