Treatment of the perimenopausal female

Bales, Lauren

doi:10.1016/s1068-607x(98)00005-5

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“…HRT is still one of the treatments of choice in menopausal women (either spontaneous or surgical) and provides increased libido, improved sensitivity, and less pain during intercourse [5,[46][47][48][49] . Aside from its well-known benefi ts against osteoporosis and hot fl ashes, its use in prevention of cardiovascular problems is quite controversial.…”

Section: Hormone Replacement Therapy (Hrt)mentioning

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Progress in Female Sexual Dysfunction

Verit¹,

Yeni²,

Kafalı³

2006

Urol Int

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Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a significant age-related, progressive and highly prevalent problem that affects a substantial number of women that causes personal distress and has negative effects on quality of life and interpersonal relationships. Definitions: The female sexual response cycle consists of three phases: desire, arousal, and orgasm, and is initiated by non-adrenergic/non-cholinergic, e.g. vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and nitric oxide, neurotransmitters that maintain vascular and non-vascular smooth muscle relaxation resulting in increased pelvic blood flow, vaginal lubrication, and clitoral and labial engorgement. Furthermore, hormonal status may influence female sexual function. For the diagnosis of FSD, a detailed history should be taken initially, followed by a physical examination and laboratory studies. Conclusion: Due to the fact that there has been little research and attention on FSD, our knowledge in this field is quite limited and there is still no approved therapy. Future advances in evaluation and treatment of female sexual problems are forthcoming.

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