Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) Symptoms
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, or HSDD, is characterized by doctors as a type of sexual dysfunction noted in one in 10 female patients, making this the most prevalent female sexual condition. HSDD is diagnosed in female patients with greatly reduced sex drive and lacking overall sexual interest. While sexual desire does tend to fluctuate with age and at certain points in life (i.e., pregnancy or menopause), HSDD greatly affects a patient’s mental health (self esteem), relationship, and quality of life. HSDD must also be consistent for a duration of at least 6 or more months to be officially diagnosed. Treatment for HSDD is prescribed by doctors in a self-administered injection, and to date is the only FDA-approved treatment for generalized HSDD for premenopausal women. However, patients with uncontrolled hypertension or a history of heart disease should not take this medication. There are also plenty of online resources to help you identify if you have HSDD, for example, take a quiz online to see if you identify with any of the following symptoms of HSDD: 1. No pleasure from intercourse or sexual stimulation Patients with HSDD have a lot of difficulty taking pleasure from sex or sexual stimulation. However, patients are often embarrassed to bring this to the attention of a doctor so HSDD often goes under-diagnosed in affected women.