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. 2018 Jan;16(1):19-23.
doi: 10.1176/appi.focus.20170049. Epub 2018 Jan 24.

Female Sexual Dysfunction: Natural and Complementary Treatments

Christina M Dording  1 , Lisa Sangermano  1
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Female Sexual Dysfunction: Natural and Complementary Treatments

Christina M Dording et al. Focus (Am Psychiatr Publ). 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction, which may affect any part of the sexual response cycle (e.g., libido, arousal, and orgasm), is a highly prevalent condition among women and is associated with significant negative consequences for quality of life. Unfortunately, few effective traditional agents are available to treat this condition, especially in the postmenopausal cohort. It is therefore not surprising that many women seek alternative treatments for relief. The authors review popular alternative treatments for sexual dysfunction, emphasizing randomized, placebo-controlled trials when possible.

Keywords: Sexual Dysfunction.

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