61. Male And Female Sexual Dysfunction: Blockbuster Indication For Multiple Pharmaco More generally the report also surveys molecules in development for both male and female sexual dysfunctions and identifies those companies active in the field http://www.allaboutmedicalsales.com/overviews/sexual-dysfunction-lead-discovery-

Click here for 100's of Pharmaceutical Jobs Male and female sexual dysfunction: Blockbuster indication for multiple pharmacological targets LeadDiscovery Publication date: September 2002 "Indication switching", or the redirecting of a drug or a pharmacological target from one disease to another is attractive because it can speed products towards the market for limited additional cost. The launch of sildenafil revolutionized the erectile dysfunction market overnight while at the same time offering one of the most well known examples of "indication switching". Originally developed as a cardiovascular drug Pfizer researchers discovered serendipitously that sildenafil, and PDE5 inhibition in general, was an effective treatment of erectile dysfunction. The consequent upsurge in sexual dysfunction research has resulted in an explosion of data describing the potential of both novel targets and more developed targets for this group of indications. Full report For further information and details of the full report, please

62. Sexual Dysfunctions Sex is an important part of most people s lives. Often this part of life is not......Sexual disorders sexual dysfunctions. http://www.psyonline.nl/stoornis/en-seksuele-disf.htm

63. Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders: Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilias, Gender I sexual dysfunctions include disturbances in sexual desire, arousal and orgasm significant enough to lead to distress and/or impact relationships. http://www.planetpsych.com/zPsychology_101/Disorders/sexual_and_gender_identity.

Therapist Link View the Directory Add a Name to the Directory ... Bookstore PlanetPsych Newsletter Sign up for PlanetPsych.com's free e-mail newsletter for the latest behavioral healthcare news and information. Advertising Information Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders Sexual Dysfunctions include disturbances in sexual desire, arousal and orgasm significant enough to lead to distress and/or impact relationships. Paraphilias are intense and recurrent sexual impulses, fantasies or behaviors which involve unusual activities, settings or objects and cause significant distress or impaired functioning. Gender Identity Disorders are characterized by significant opposite gender identification in the presence of psychological unease about ones own sex. Home Therapist Link Self Help Psychology 101 ... Bookstore Send mail to the webmaster@PlanetPsych.com with questions or comments about this web site. All information contained in this site is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. No claims are made to offer diagnosis or treatment of any condition. If diagnosis or treatment is desired, we recommend that you consult an appropriate professional. Check the Therapist Directory to find one near you.

64. BioMed Central | Full Text | Female Sexual Dysfunction postoperatively 16. This might reflect the limited use of validated questionnaires rather than sexual dysfunctions related to pelvic surgery. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1534-5874/3/319

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Issue 4 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references PubMed record Related articles in PubMed Search PubMed For Walton B Thorton T Report Female Sexual Dysfunction Briana Walton MD and Trashawn Thorton MD Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 106 Irving Street NW Suite 2100 North POB, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, 20010-2975, USA Current Women's Health Reports Outline Abstract Abstract Introduction Models of Normal Human Sexual Functioning Physiology of Normal Sexual Function ... References Outline Introduction Abstract Introduction Models of Normal Human Sexual Functioning Physiology of Normal Sexual Function ... References Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is defined as a disorder of sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm, and/or sexual pain that results in significant personal distress and might have an impact on the quality of life and interpersonal relationships [ ]. It affects approximately 4 out of 10 women in the United States [ ], and according to the 1995 American College of Obstretricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Technical Bulletin, sexual dysfunction occurs in as many as 35% of US women, with lack of libido being the most common symptom reported [

65. BioMed Central | Full Text | Female Sexual Dysfunction Related To Depression And associated with menopause may lead to diminished libido 13, dyspareunia associated with decreased vaginal lubrication 14, and other sexual dysfunctions. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1534-5874/2/182

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Issue 3 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references PubMed record Related articles in PubMed Search PubMed For Clayton AH Report Female Sexual Dysfunction Related to Depression and Antidepressant Medications Anita H Clayton MD 2955 Ivy Road Northridge Suite 210, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, 22908, USA Current Women's Health Reports Abstract Major depression is frequently associated with sexual dysfunction (over 70% of patients), and the antidepressant medications used to treat the illness may exacerbate pre-existing sexual dysfunction, or induce sexual dysfunction not present on diagnosis. In women, sex hormones that change across the life cycle, menstrual cycle, and diurnally have direct effects on sexual functioning, and indirect effects via modulation of neurotransmitter systems. These complex neuroendocrine effects lead to the sexual dysfunction seen with antidepressants. Strategies to manage these effects have had some success. They include switching to antidepressants with minimal sexual side effects, addition of hormones and/or antidotes, and lowering the dose of medication. Emerging data on the pathophysiology of sexual function and dysfunction, and new treatment options may lead to improved quality of life for women diagnosed with depression. Introduction ]. In a study not separated by gender, Casper

66. Unlike Men, Women’s Sexual Dysfunction Does Not Increase With Age Society for the Study of Women s Sexual Health in the paper, “The Impact of Biological Aging Effects on the Reporting of sexual dysfunctions in Women Aged 40 http://www-news.uchicago.edu/releases/02/021011.sexdysfunction.shtml

Oct. 11, 2002 Press Contact: William Harms w-harms@uchicago.edu In contrast to men, whose erectile dysfunction increases with age, women are much less likely to have age-related sexual dysfunction, according to a paper by an expert on sexual relationships at the University of Chicago and based on a new global study to be presented today, October 10. The survey, the Global Study of Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors , funded by Pfizer, Inc., is based on in- person and telephone interviews in 2001 with 27,500 men and women aged 40-80 in 30 countries worldwide. Researchers looked at equal numbers of men and women equally distributed across four decades. The survey asked about a range of health conditions such as hysterectomies, depression and other illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. The researchers assessed whether aging increased the risk of sexual dysfunction, even when these health conditions were taken into account. The research team examined sexual dysfunction among men and women as well as other topics related to aging and sexuality. The cross-country differences of sexual dysfunction were reported for persons experiencing the problem for two months or more. Among men, the team found increasing problems with erectile dysfunction (ED) as men age. Among women, the researchers looked at these factors: lack of interest in sex, inability to experience orgasm, pain during intercourse, lack of sexual pleasure and lubrication difficulties. The pooled global survey found that 31 percent of women lacked interest in sex, 22 percent were unable to orgasm, 21 percent found sex unpleasurable, 20 percent had trouble lubricating, and 14 percent experienced pain with sex.

67. EMedicine - Erectile Dysfunction : Article By Stanley A Brosman, MD Other male sexual dysfunctions, such as premature ejaculation and hypoactive sexual desire, are also highly prevalent. The National http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3023.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Urology Erectile Dysfunction Last Updated: February 12, 2004 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: impotence, sexual dysfunction, male sexual dysfunction, ED, premature ejaculation, ejaculatory dysfunction, hypoactive sexual desire, erection, ejaculation, penis disorder, sexual disorder, penile curvature, Peyronie disease, Peyronie’s disease, organic impotence, psychogenic impotence, sildenafil, Viagra, vardenafil, Levitra, tadalafil, Cialis, tadenafil, psychosocial sexual disorder, sexual health, flaccidity, flaccid penis, erectile difficulty, diminished libido AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Stanley A Brosman, MD , Clinical Professor, Departments of Urology, University of California at Los Angeles Medical School Coauthor(s): Stephen W Leslie, MD, FACS

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69. Causes Of Sexual Dysfunctions Causes of sexual dysfunctions. sexual dysfunctions are an important public health concern, to which general health and emotional problems contribute (10). http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro02/web1/lwelsh.html

This paper was written by a student in a course at Bryn Mawr College, and reflects that student's research and thoughts at the time the paper was written. Like other things on Serendip , the paper is not intended to be "authoritative" but is instead provided to encourage others to themselves learn about and think through subjects of interest, and, by providing relevant web links, to serve as a "window" to help them do so. Web links were active as of the time the paper was posted but are not updated. Biology 202 2002 First Paper On Serendip Causes of Sexual Dysfunctions Lauren Welsh "Sexual dysfunctions are an important public health concern, to which general health and emotional problems contribute" . What is a sexual dysfunction? A sexual dysfunction is any condition that inhibits someone's ability to enjoy sex. Some common sexual dysfunctions are: hypoactive desire disorder (low sex drive), hyperactive sexual disorder (high sex drive), sexual aversion disorder, lack of lubrication (females), impotence (male erectile disorder), premature ejaculation, vaginismus (prolonged contractions of the vaginal wall that cause painful intercourse), or failure to orgasm during sex . In a study of happily married couples, 14% of men and 15% of women reported that they were either not very satisfied or not at all satisfied with their sex lives. In another study by Laumann in 1992, it was found that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction is 43% in women and 31% in men

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71. Your Health - Female Sexual Dysfunction Female Sexual Dysfunction. by Heather Smith. Definition. Sexual dysfunction can arise if any of these processes are disturbed. sexual dysfunctions include http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/yourhealth/healthgate/getcontent.asp?URLhealthga

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Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home  Diseases, Conditions and Injuries Female Sexual Dysfunction by Heather Smith Definition Causes Risk Factors ... Organizations Definition Female sexual dysfunction is a chronic disturbance in the sexual response cycle. Causes The sexual response cycle consists of three stages: desire, arousal, and orgasm. It relies on mental stimulation, nerve signals, hormones, and blood flow. Sexual dysfunction can arise if any of these processes are disturbed. Sexual dysfunctions include: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder - low sexual desire. Causes include conditions or medications that interfere with nerve signals, such as: Hormone deficiencies Neuropsychiatric disorders Sexual aversion disorder - strong desire to avoid sexual activity. Caused primarily by psychological factors stemming from traumatic experiences, such as: Childhood sexual abuse Painful sexual experiences Feelings of shame and guilt Female sexual arousal disorder - inability to attain or maintain a physical response to sexual arousal. Physical causes include conditions and medications that interfere with nerve signals or blood flow, such as: Diabetes Arteriosclerosis Medications, including many blood pressure and psychiatric drugs

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76. Coaching Sexual Dysfunction: Male Impotence And Female Frigidity Treatment These sexual dysfunctions or psychosexual dysfunctions often have physical, relationship or emotional causes. Search Soulwork Solutions. Sexual Dysfunction. http://www.soulwork.net/sw_articles_eng/impotence.htm

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80. Female Sexual Function sexual dysfunctions are treatable. Education, information and counseling are often very effective in relieving sexual dysfunctions. http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/Handouts/femalefunctiondysfunction.html

Female Sexual Function/Dysfunction There are several stages that outline the body's response to sexual stimulation. These stages are fluid, and very individual. Although most females will progress through the stages in order, the amount of time spent in each stage can vary dramatically. FUNCTION Stage One - Excitement Blood begins to build up (vasocongestion) in the blood vessels of the genital region. A slippery fluid seeps through the lining of the vagina, functioning as a lubricant. The clitoris begins to swell somewhat and may elongate slightly. The nipples become harder and erect and there is a darkening of the skin through the neck, breasts and upper abdomen during sexual excitement; this is termed the "sex flush." General muscular tension builds in the body as heart rate and blood pressure increase. Stage Two - Plateau The outer third of the vaginal wall becomes swollen with blood, narrowing the space within the vagina slightly. Swelling seems to create the tension that is an important precursor of orgasms, and is termed the "orgasmic platform." The clitoris retracts under its foreskin so that it no longer receives any direct stimulation. The breasts have usually expanded by this time and nipple erection may be maintained. Muscular tension continues to increase, along with the heart rate, blood pressure and respiration rate. The heart rate usually increases to between 110-175 beats per minute.

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