Endocrine Changes May Modify the Secretion of Sex Hormones and Alter Aspects of Women's Sexual Function | May, 2010

As we age, our endocrine system changes, as do many things in our bodies. With these changes, endocrine disorders may directly or indirectly modify the female sexual functions by altering the secretion of sex hormones or by impacting vascular, neurogenic (nervous system), or psychologic factors.

A two year study was conducted to review the impact of the hormonal changes associated with aging or by endocrine disorders on female sexual function and current information on the risks and benefits of hormonal treatment options. The committee members outlined topics and reviewed the published literature on endocrine aspects of female sexual functions and presented their data at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine Paris, France 2009.

The results of this study revealed that hormones are only one of many components that contribute to sexual functions in women and further research is needed to determine the impact of hormones and endocrine disorders on female sexual dysfunction and the benefits and risks of hormonal therapies.

Read the full article: Endocrine Aspects of Women's Sexual Function

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