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New dimension in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction is associated with loss of libido, low motivation and fatigue, most often occurring in women who have attained their

Female sexual dysfunction is associated with loss of libido, low motivation and fatigue, most often occurring in women who have attained their menopause or whose ovaries had been removed surgically for some reason.

Dehydroepiandosterone(DHEA), may serve as an effective treatment in such sexual dysfunction, according to a study released at the 96th annual meeting of the American Urological Association in Anaheim, California. This report was the end result of the study done by Irwin Goldstein MD, and colleagues from Boston University School of Medicine who administered DHEA to 32 patients.

Long-term risks of androgen replacement therapy are not known. Dr. Goldstein and colleagues note that more research is needed to determine whether women with sexual dysfunction should receive this treatment.


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