Hypoactive Sexual Desire Sexual Disorder - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Information

A persistently reduced sexual drive or libido, not attributable to depression where there is reduced desire, sexual activity and reduced sexual fantasy.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder may be lifelong or acquired, generalized (global) or situational (partner-specific). It occurs in 20% of women and in 10% of men.

HSDD is characterized by a combination of factors including persistently diminished or absent sexual fantasies or desire for sexual activity, and can affect both men and women; a person diagnosed with HSDD can still function sexually.

Causes of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

The Causes of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder are includes

• Communication problems
• Lack of affection not associated with continuing into sexual intercourse
• Power struggles
• Lack of time alone together
• A very restrictive upbringing concerning sex, or negative or traumatic sexual experiences
• Physical illnesses and some medications
• Psychological conditions such as depression and excessive stress may inhibit sexual interest
• Fatigue
• Individuals who were victims of childhood sexual abuse or rape, and persons whose marriages are lacking in emotional intimacy are particularly at risk

Symptoms of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

• Pain with intercourse for woman.
• Physical illness while they produce fatigue, pain.
• Hormone deficiencies.
• Stress.
• Erection problem.
• Insomnia or inadequate amount of sleep, resulting in fatigue.

Treatment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Potential treatments of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder include Testosterone and Review current medications. Treatment must be individualized to the factors that may be inhibiting sexual interest. Some couples will need relationship enhancement work or marital therapy prior to focusing directly on enhancing sexual activity. Treatment of HSDD will depend in some part on the duration of the problem and its causes. If it is the result of attitudes and experiences of a long-standing nature, changing how patients think and feel about the problem and their sexuality is crutial. Many couples will also need direct focus on the sexual relationship wherein through education and couple assignments they expand the variety and time devoted to sexual activity.

Potential treatments - Although the use of testosterone to treat low libido has not been approved by the FDA, clinical trials are underway and look promising for its use in treating lack of sexual desire.

Review current medications - The antidepressants Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil cause loss of libido in as many as 60 percent of patients.