REVIEW: Female Sexual Satisfaction and Pharmaceutical Intervention: A Critical Review of the Drug Intervention Studies in Female Sexual Dysfunction

The investigation of FSD is an evolving area in that new definitions and a new model for female sexual functioning have been recently proposed. There is a need for experts in the field and regulating authorities to reach a consensus regarding appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria for FSD trials and main outcome measures appropriate for the evaluation of drug interventions. This consensus should also determine which treatment effect is considered to be clinically relevant. Treatment efficacy and clinical relevance should be related to outcomes which are meaningful for affected women. Nijland E, Davis S, Laan E, and Schultz WW. Female sexual satisfaction and pharmaceutical intervention: A critical review of the drug intervention studies in female sexual dysfunction. J Sex Med 2006;3:763-777.