150. Meds for Low Desire and Clitoral Phimosis with Dr. Rubin
150. Meds for Low Desire and Clitoral Phimosis with Dr. Rubin  
Podcast: You Are Not Broken
Published On: Sun Apr 03 2022
Description: 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