Can We KEEP Perimenopausal Women Sexually Satisfied?

Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) effects women of all ages but is common among perimenopausal / postmenopausal women and may be related to a reduction in circulating estrogen.  Oral estrogens increase sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) which lowers available free testosterone and thus may negatively impact sexual function.Transdermal estrogens are typically preferred because they lack a high first-pass effect and are not associated with risk of thromboembolic events. However, additional research – directly comparing oral and transdermal preparations – was needed.  An ancillary study of the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) did just that - examined the impact of oral and transdermal estrogens on sexual functioning.

Guest Authors:  Stefanie C. Nigro, PharmD, BCACP and Christine Dimanculangan, Pharm.D.

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