Abstract
Introduction: Endocrine changes during aging as well as endocrine disorders may either directly or indirectly modulate female sexual function by altering sex hormones, or by impacting on vascular, neurogenic, or psychologic factors. Aim: To review information on the impact of the hormonal changes associated with aging or those caused by endocrine disorders on female sexual function and current information on the risks and benefits of hormonal treatments. Methods: Committee members outlined topics and reviewed the published literature on endocrine aspects of female sexual function over a 2-year period. Presentation of the recommendations were presented at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine Paris, France 2009 and revised accordingly. Main Outcome Measures: Quality of data published in the literature and recommendations were based on the GRADES system. Results: Recommendations and guidelines concerning the role of sex hormones and endocrine disorders in female sexual function were derived. Conclusions: Hormones are only one component of the many factors that contribute to normal sexual function in women. Further research is needed as to the impact of hormones and endocrine disorders on female sexual dysfunction and the benefits and risks of hormonal therapies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 561-585 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | Journal of Sexual Medicine |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 1 PART 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2010 |
Fingerprint
Keywords
- Diabetes
- Estrogen
- Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
- Menopause
- Metabolic syndrome
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Premature ovarian failure (POF)
- Testosterone
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Reproductive Medicine
Cite this
Endocrine aspects of women's sexual function. / Wierman, Margaret E.; Nappi, Rossella E.; Avis, Nancy; Davis, Susan R.; Labrie, Ferdinand; Rosner, Willam; Shifren, Jan L.
In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 1 PART 2, 01.2010, p. 561-585.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
}
TY - JOUR
T1 - Endocrine aspects of women's sexual function
AU - Wierman, Margaret E.
AU - Nappi, Rossella E.
AU - Avis, Nancy
AU - Davis, Susan R.
AU - Labrie, Ferdinand
AU - Rosner, Willam
AU - Shifren, Jan L.
PY - 2010/1
Y1 - 2010/1
N2 - Introduction: Endocrine changes during aging as well as endocrine disorders may either directly or indirectly modulate female sexual function by altering sex hormones, or by impacting on vascular, neurogenic, or psychologic factors. Aim: To review information on the impact of the hormonal changes associated with aging or those caused by endocrine disorders on female sexual function and current information on the risks and benefits of hormonal treatments. Methods: Committee members outlined topics and reviewed the published literature on endocrine aspects of female sexual function over a 2-year period. Presentation of the recommendations were presented at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine Paris, France 2009 and revised accordingly. Main Outcome Measures: Quality of data published in the literature and recommendations were based on the GRADES system. Results: Recommendations and guidelines concerning the role of sex hormones and endocrine disorders in female sexual function were derived. Conclusions: Hormones are only one component of the many factors that contribute to normal sexual function in women. Further research is needed as to the impact of hormones and endocrine disorders on female sexual dysfunction and the benefits and risks of hormonal therapies.
AB - Introduction: Endocrine changes during aging as well as endocrine disorders may either directly or indirectly modulate female sexual function by altering sex hormones, or by impacting on vascular, neurogenic, or psychologic factors. Aim: To review information on the impact of the hormonal changes associated with aging or those caused by endocrine disorders on female sexual function and current information on the risks and benefits of hormonal treatments. Methods: Committee members outlined topics and reviewed the published literature on endocrine aspects of female sexual function over a 2-year period. Presentation of the recommendations were presented at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine Paris, France 2009 and revised accordingly. Main Outcome Measures: Quality of data published in the literature and recommendations were based on the GRADES system. Results: Recommendations and guidelines concerning the role of sex hormones and endocrine disorders in female sexual function were derived. Conclusions: Hormones are only one component of the many factors that contribute to normal sexual function in women. Further research is needed as to the impact of hormones and endocrine disorders on female sexual dysfunction and the benefits and risks of hormonal therapies.
KW - Diabetes
KW - Estrogen
KW - Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
KW - Menopause
KW - Metabolic syndrome
KW - Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
KW - Premature ovarian failure (POF)
KW - Testosterone
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=74049129793&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/citedby.url?scp=74049129793&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01629.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1743-6109.2009.01629.x
M3 - Article
C2 - 20092453
AN - SCOPUS:74049129793
VL - 7
SP - 561
EP - 585
JO - Journal of Sexual Medicine
JF - Journal of Sexual Medicine
SN - 1743-6095
IS - 1 PART 2
ER -