Sexual Health Q&A
Sexual Health Q & A
category: HSDD
What is HSDD?
HSDD stands for hypoactive sexual desire disorder and is usually associated with women.
Read full answerHow is HSDD treated?
Usually, physicians will look for underlying medical causes of HSDD and treat those first.
Read full answerHow is HSDD diagnosed?
Diagnosis of HSDD is not cut and dry. The key to diagnosis is a woman’s personal distress.
Read full answerHow do relationship problems cause HSDD?
Many women associate satisfying sex with the emotional connection they have with their partner.
Read full answerWhat causes HSDD?
HSDD has a variety of possible causes – some physical, some psychological. Often, a combination of factors play a role.
Read full answerWhat is the Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS)?
The Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS) is a diagnostic tool that helps healthcare providers screen for acquired hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women.
Read full answerWhat kinds of questions are on the Decreased Sexual Desire Screener (DSDS)?
The DSDS begins with these four questions:
Read full answerWhat happens after the DSDS?
A woman’s answers on the DSDS can help a clinician address relevant issues.
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