Holistic Treatment Options And Information About (HSDD)
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), also known as inhibited sexual desire (ISD), affects both men and women indiscriminately. While the symptoms of HSDD or ISD may not be easy to identify at first, patients affected by this sexual disorder often have a number of questions about its overall health implications and available treatment options.
Our qualified team of physicians is experienced in taking a truly a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of many sexual health issues, including HSDD.
Our qualified team of physicians is experienced in taking a truly a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of many sexual health issues, including HSDD.
Diagnosis For HSDD/ISD
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder is associated with “persistently or recurrently deficient (or absent) sexual/erotic thoughts or fantasies and desire for sexual activity", based on the judgment of a licensed clinician.
An HSDD diagnosis should also take into consideration the patient’s age and other cultural factors.
In women, HSDD is officially recognized as female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Defined as a "lack of, or significantly reduced, sexual interest/arousal", it is typically accompanied by at least three of the following symptoms:
Symptoms of HSDD for men and women must persist for at least six months, be shown to cause “clinically significant distress” to the patient(s), and not be better explained by a separate medical condition or illness. This is one of the many reasons why it is important to take a holistic approach to addressing and treating HSDD/ISD.
An HSDD diagnosis should also take into consideration the patient’s age and other cultural factors.
In women, HSDD is officially recognized as female sexual interest/arousal disorder. Defined as a "lack of, or significantly reduced, sexual interest/arousal", it is typically accompanied by at least three of the following symptoms:
- Little or no interest in any sexual activity
- Little or no thoughts of sexual nature
- Little or no attempts to initiate sexual activity or respond to partner's initiation
- Little or no sexual pleasure/excitement in majority of sexual experiences
- Little or no sexual interest in internal or external erotic stimuli
- Little or no genital/non-genital sensations in majority of sexual experiences
Symptoms of HSDD for men and women must persist for at least six months, be shown to cause “clinically significant distress” to the patient(s), and not be better explained by a separate medical condition or illness. This is one of the many reasons why it is important to take a holistic approach to addressing and treating HSDD/ISD.
Contact Us To Make An Appointment
Sexual health issues affect individuals in different ways, and we understand that you may have a number of questions about HSDD/ISD and how we may be able to help you. The staff at Seattle Sexual Health Centers takes a holistic approach to identifying underlying issues and creating an individualized treatment plan for each of our patients.
If you believe that you and/or a loved one are being affected by HSDD/ISD, our experienced sexual health and wellness team can assist you in better understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. Call us at (206) 522-5646 or contact us online to request an appointment with our experienced team of sexual health professionals.
If you believe that you and/or a loved one are being affected by HSDD/ISD, our experienced sexual health and wellness team can assist you in better understanding your diagnosis and treatment options. Call us at (206) 522-5646 or contact us online to request an appointment with our experienced team of sexual health professionals.