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/ ISSWSH Find a provider: https://app.v1.statusplus.net/membership/provider/index?society=isswsh NAMS find a provider: https://portal.menopause.org/ SMSNA find a provider: https://app.v1.statusplus.net/membership/provider/index?society=smsna Our podcast sponsor is Bonafide Bonafide products help women embrace the natural changes that occur throughout all phases of life. Discount code for 20% off: NOTBROKEN Sales link: https://hellobonafide.com/notbroken This Podcast is not approved for credit by CMEfy, however, you may reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and engage to earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ via point-of-care learning activities here: https://earnc.me/X8BGyS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices