The Effect of Major Depression on Sexual Function in Women

In women, depression affects DISF scores more than DSM‐IV diagnoses for sexual dysfunction. With increasing severity of depression (increased HAMD scores), sexual dysfunction becomes greater (lower DISF scores). For equal HAMD scores, DISF scores for MDD and ADD are the same. Fabre LF and Smith LC. The effect of major depression on sexual function in women. J Sex Med 2012;9:231-239.