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October 17, 2025Sexual Medicine Reviews5 citationsOpen Access

Evaluation and management of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women. Recommendations from the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM 2024)

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TRTami S. RowenCACarmita Helena Najjar AbdoFKFaysal El Kak

Key Points

  • Many therapies for hypoactive sexual desire disorder are available, aiming to improve sexual function.
  • The consensus article reviews evidence-based definitions and clinical assessment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
  • A biopsychosocial approach promotes a comprehensive view of treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
  • The recommendations are based on extensive peer-reviewed literature and expert input from an international committee.

Abstract

Abstract Introduction Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) is one of the most common female sexual dysfunctions. Objectives To produce a consensus article on the evaluation and management of HSDD. Methods An international committee was selected to review available data and present recommendations to the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine. Discussion and revisions were made to highlight state-of-the-art knowledge based on the peer-reviewed medical literature and expertise of experts worldwide. Results The consensus article reviews the most up-to-date evidence for definitions of HSDD and its clinical assessment, including psychological, nonhormonal, hormonal, and alternative therapies. Conclusion There are many available therapies for HSDD, all of which should be utilized through a biopsychosocial approach to improving this condition.

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Rowen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f25c913dc7eb0776cbc142https://doi.org/10.1093/sxmrev/qeaf057
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