Overview
Lack of sexual desire, also termed hypoactive sexual desire disorder, refers to the persistent or recurrent absence of sexual thoughts, fantasies, or interest in sexual activity that causes personal distress. Women's Reproductive Health has published research examining both pharmacological interventions and contextual factors affecting sexual desire in women. The journal's work includes a systematic review evaluating bupropion as a treatment option for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women, addressing the clinical need for evidence-based therapeutic approaches to this condition. Additionally, the journal has explored how sexual violence profoundly impacts women's sexual health and access to comprehensive healthcare services, examining survivors' experiences in conflict-affected regions where trauma intersects with barriers to medical care. This research matters because diminished sexual desire affects quality of life, intimate relationships, and psychological well-being for many women, yet remains underaddressed in clinical practice. Understanding both treatment options and the broader social determinants—including trauma and healthcare access—provides a more complete picture of sexual desire concerns across diverse populations and circumstances. The journal's contributions span clinical intervention research and public health perspectives on sexual function and reproductive health equity.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Ordeals of Sexually Violated Women and Access to Comprehensive Healthcare: A Case Study of Victims of Sexual Violence in North Kivu, Eastern Congo
How this research is being cited
The 2 articles above have been cited 7 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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A. Ajayi et al. · 2023 · African Health Sciences
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2023 · African Health Sciences
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J. Bello-Bravo · 2022 · Environment, Space, Place
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2022 · Current Neuropharmacology
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2022 · Current Neuropharmacology
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2019 · Journal of Affective Disorders
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2019 · Journal of Affective Disorders
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Lack of Sexual Desire, linking to each citing work.