Review, 2023
Does PMDD affect sexual function?
There is a likely biological and psychological connection between PMDD and sexual dysfunction, but very few studies have examined this link. More research is needed.
What they did
A narrative review searching PubMed literature on sexual function in women with PMDD and premenstrual syndrome.
What they found
Very few studies have examined the connection between PMDD and sexual dysfunction, and the studies that exist have significant methodological limitations.
What it means for you
The relationship between PMDD and sexual function is not well studied, so doctors and women should be aware of the possible connection and seek tailored treatment. The main limitation is the small number of existing studies on this topic.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder and sexual function: a narrative review
- Authors
- Susser LC, Parish S, Dumas E et al.
- Journal
- Sexual medicine reviews
- Year
- 2023
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None. This is a literature review.
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1093/sxmrev/qead007
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