HSDD And Bioidentical Hormones Treatment
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Do you suspect yourself or someone you love of having HSDD? It is a hypoactive sexual desire disorder. A recent study from Arch Intern Med (2008 Jul 14;168(13):1441-9) concluded that HSDD rates are relatively high. The condition is defined by a drastic lack of sexual desire. Proper treatment does require a thorough examination and accurate diagnosis.
HSDD is defined by a lack of sexual desire, but the lack of sexual desire would have to be "problematic" in order to be indicative of the condition. Lack of sexual desire can be normal. When it becomes problematic it has started to cause the individual or the individual's sexual partner distress; it is putting a strain on the relationship. It is necessary to be careful in diagnosing and treating HSDD due to the general nature of the symptoms. Lack of sexual desire can be indicative of a wide variety of physical and/or mental ailments in addition to HSDD.
Pinpointing the actual cause of HSDD can be problematic. They can vary widely depending upon the specific case at hand. There are also different types of HSDD that can present different symptoms. HSDD can be caused or escalated by: low testosterone, high prolactine, psychiatric problems, hormone imbalances, and many other conditions/illnesses. Sometimes the cause of HSDD will remain unknown.
Women can find it difficult to determine if they are experiencing a normal lull in sexual desire or if they are experiencing signs of HSDD. Lack of sex drive can be normal for some women. Women having difficulty determining if they are experiencing normal lulls or HSDD should consider how long the lull has lasted. If it has been long enough to create a problem in the relationship then HSDD could be present.
The study outlined in Arch Intern Med indicated high rates of HSDD. It indicated HSDD rates are highest amongst menopausal women. It also indicated that rates are highest amongst surgically menopausal women. Women experiencing menopause naturally have noticeably lower rates of HSDD than those who are experiencing surgically induced menopause.
A second study published on the topic (Menopause 2006 Jan-Feb;13(1):46-56) concluded that age didn't seem to be a big factor. The condition can be found in women of all ages as well as women of all reproductive stages. This study indicated that women at the highest risk for HSDD were those that were both young and surgically menopausal.
There is currently no pharmaceutical treatment option for HSDD. But biodentical hormones treatment provides many with relief from the condition. Eric Jantze of BioCosmetic Center said, "Expert diagnosis is critical for HSDD. A thorough testing of hormone levels will provide the medical professional with a clear picture of what is happening in the body so they can appropriately diagnose and prescribe effective treatment."
Risk factors for HSDD have been going up so it is important that individuals are aware of the condition so they can seek proper diagnosis and treatment. Accessing bioidentical hormones therapy is a positive move for most women with HSDD or suspicions of HSDD. Drastic relief can be found through proper diagnosis and treatment.
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