Description

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) may also affect males.


Key features of HSDD from the DSM - both of the following:

(1) (persistent or recurrent) (deficient or absent) (sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity)

(2) marked distress or interpersonal difficulty

 

Some conditions associated with HSDD include:

(1) low serum testosterone (hypogonadism)

(2) elevated serum prolactin

(3) drugs

(4) depression

 

If a possible condition is implicated, then reversal after reversing the condition supports the association.


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