150. Meds for Low Desire and Clitoral Phimosis with Dr. Rubin
How sexual function is biopsychosocial and the meds that affect the “bio” part of this
There are two FDA approved meds for women with low desire. They work in 50-60%of people that take them. They work by boosting dopamine.
Addyi - filbanserin - came out in 2015. It is an oral nightly medication. Side effects are sleepiness and may include weight loss.
It is safe to use if you are on antidepressants.
Vyleesi – bremelanotide – an on demand injection – likely works by increasing dopamine.
Do we fix hormones first or use these meds first?
How to navigate prescribing these meds as a provider?
Dr. Rubin talks about her work changing national guidelines.
23% of women have clitoral adhesions
Clitoral phimosis - workup and meds versus surgery – Dr. Rubin’s pilot study
How do we prevent recurrence?
Resources discussed today
https://www.instagram.com/drrachelrubin
https://www.rachelrubinmd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DrRachelRubin/
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