Sexual Dysfunction

Lactation Can Trigger Menopause-Like Symptoms

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Many breastfeeding mothers experience menopause-like symptoms of the postpartum condition recently designated genitourinary syndrome of lactation (GSL) in a systematic review reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology. The term was proposed in 2024 after interdisciplinary discussions among obstetricians, gynecologists, and urologists and following recognition of the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Though common, this lactation-associated syndrome … Read more

Saffron May Help SSRI-Related Sexual Dysfunction

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LOS ANGELES — Saffron may help treat sexual dysfunction related to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), new research suggests. Results of a preliminary new review found saffron, a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus,” reduced erectile dysfunction in men and boosted arousal in women. Jeremy Wolfe, MD … Read more

Sexual dysfunction in women with genital warts: a cross-sectional study | BMC Women’s Health

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In current study, there was significant correlation between FSFI, age, duration of marriage and disease duration while there was significant correlation between DLQI and disease duration in the studied group. Most studies investigating demographic and social factors in women with GWs have identified duration of marriage, age, education level, residence, and HPV knowledge as key … Read more

Low vitamin D levels damage erectile health via superoxide surge, study finds

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Low vitamin D doesn’t just weaken bones; it can sabotage sexual health, disrupt key biological defenses, and make common ED treatments less effective, according to new research. Study: Vitamin D deficiency induces erectile dysfunction: Role of superoxide and Slpi. Image Credit: Lightspring / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers found … Read more

Single dose of novel drug shows tumor-clearing potential in breast cancer models

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Despite significant therapeutic advances, breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Treatment typically involves surgery and follow-up hormone therapy, but late effects of these treatments include osteoporosis, sexual dysfunction and blood clots. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have created a novel treatment that eliminated small breast tumors and significantly … Read more

Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women

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Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women’s sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as a hidden epidemic in China with a higher incidence in rural areas compared to urban ones. A four-year prospective cohort study provides a detailed analysis of FSD’s incidence and associated risk factors, shedding light on the need … Read more