Assessing the Burden of Illness Associated with Acquired Generalized Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.

ABSTRACT: Background: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), which affects ∼10% of women in the United States, is defined as the persistent or recurrent deficiency/absence of sexual desire accompanied by personal distress. Although HSDD impacts patient quality of life and interpersonal relationships, the disorder often goes unaddressed or untreated. Recent studies of the burden of illness in women with HSDD, especially premenopausal women, are limited. Materials and Methods: A 45-minute web-based survey was designed to investigate the experience of women seeking treatment for HSDD and the impact of this disorder on several psychosocial aspects of women's lives. Women were recruited from an online panel of patients who participated in research studies for compensation.

SUBMITTER: Simon JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9133974 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature