Medically Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is the persistent or frequent lack of interest in sexual activity in a person.
It is a common Sexual Dysfunction affecting both men and women.
HSDD can hinder sexual well-being and cause problems in a relationship leading to distress and frustration.
The exact cause of HSDD isn’t entirely known.
This article will dive into the symptoms, causes, and effective treatment methods of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is characterized by a lack of desire for sexual activity or low libido in men and women<\/a>. It is a common type of Sexual Dysfunction<\/a> affecting women. HSDD is often confused for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder<\/a> (FSAD). However, these two conditions are different, though they are both common types of Female Sexual Dysfunction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
The other terms used for HSDD are Hyposexuality or Inhibited Sexual Desire (ISD).
HSDD can be general, situational, acquired, or lifelong.
In general HSDD, a person generally lacks sexual desire.
In situational HSDD, a person with HSDD still has sexual desire but lacks the sexual desire for a current partner.
On the other hand, acquired HSDD started after an interval of normal sexual functioning, whereas in lifelong HSDD, the person has always had no\/low sexual desire.
Although both men and women are prone to HSDD, women are more susceptible to it.
According to a review published by NIH<\/a>, around 8.9% of women aged between 18 to 44, 12.3% ages 45 to 64, and 7.4% aged above 65 have HSDD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n