Seen that? - Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction?

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Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction? at Straightfromthedoc

A recent study suggests that the testosterone patch may help with female sexual dysfunction in a selected population. More studies are needed before it can be applied to a general population: Treatment with a testosterone patch can improve sexual desire and activity in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) following oophorectomy, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine for July 25. The findings are based on a study [...] Read More


Changes in Lifestyle Can Improve Sexual Function in Males at Straightfromthedoc

According to a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Johns Hopkins Hospital, erectile dysfunction was significantly and independently associated with age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and lack of physical activity. While oral medications are already available to treat erectile dysfunction in mean, lifestyle changes like increase of physical activity, stricter dietary control and other measures for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes will decrease [...] Read More


ED Pills Don't Solve All Erectile Problems at Straightfromthedoc

The oral medications known as PDE5 inhibitors - like Viagra® and the likes - may restore a man's sexual function but don't necessarily restore a man's sexual health. According to Dr. Hayley Matic of Deakin University's School of Psychology: "As well as the obvious physiological aspects, men with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer a range of problems such as significantly poorer self esteem, sense of masculinity, sexual satisfaction and relationship satisfaction. This study found [...] Read More


Bremelanotide Nasal Spray For Female Sexual Dysfunction Shows Favorable Phase IIa Trial Results at The Biotech Weblog

It took a backseat to drugs for Erectile Dysfunction in men, but Palatin Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: PTN) and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) seems to be making headway with a nasal spray designed to treat female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) in post-menopausal women. Phase IIa pilot studies involving 26 patients diagnosed with FSAD showed favorable results. Results showed that on a 14-item questionnaire, 73 percent of the women reported an increased level [...] Read More


Gene Therapy May Help Sexual Dysfunction In Men at Daily Diabetic

Along with the many problems diabetes can cause, men may experience impotence and other sexual dysfunction. In addition to medications already offered, researchers are now looking to gene therapy for a solution. The experimental treatment temporarily repairs damage caused by the disease that leads to erectile dysfunction in 70% of diabetic men, many of whom do not benefit from drugs such as Viagra (sildenafil). Tests conducted on rats bred to develop a [...] Read More