Tag: female sexual function

Sexual function in nondepressed women using escitalopram for vasomotor symptoms: a randomized controlled trial

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of escitalopram, an SSRI, on sexual function in nondepressed midlife women experiencing vasomotor symptoms (VMS). Over an 8-week period, escitalopram did not significantly impact overall sexual function compared to placebo, though small reductions in lubrication (P=0.02) and a marginally nonsignificant decrease in orgasm

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Circulating androgen levels and self-reported sexual function in women

This study examined the relationship between androgen levels and sexual function in women, finding that low DHEAS levels correlated with reduced sexual responsiveness in younger women. However, no direct link between testosterone or other androgen levels and sexual dysfunction was found. The study involved 1,021 women aged 18-75, excluding those

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