Correlates of Placebo Response in the Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Women: A Preliminary Report

Participant age and length of relationship predicted subsequent magnitude of change in sexual function scores during treatment with placebo. In addition, relationship adjustment covaried with changes in sexual function. Our findings suggest that “placebo effects” may represent underlying factors that influence the way in which women respond to the process of treatment. Bradford A, and Meston C. Correlates of placebo response in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: A preliminary report.