Course Description
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) is a common yet often underdiagnosed condition that significantly impacts patient quality of life and relationships. Despite its prevalence, many clinicians face challenges in recognizing, assessing, and treating this condition effectively.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive clinical update on HSDD, beginning with the physiologic basis of the human sexual response cycle and an introduction to the biopsychosocial model as a framework for assessment. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for evaluating patients presenting with symptoms of low sexual desire, enabling more confident and accurate diagnosis.
The session will conclude with actionable guidance on developing a comprehensive treatment plan, including appropriate follow-up care and the role of FDA-approved therapies in managing female HSDD.
Learning Objectives
This webinar will provide a comprehensive clinical update on HSDD, beginning with the physiologic basis of the human sexual response cycle and an introduction to the biopsychosocial model as a framework for assessment. Participants will learn practical, evidence-based strategies for evaluating patients presenting with symptoms of low sexual desire, enabling more confident and accurate diagnosis.
The session will conclude with actionable guidance on developing a comprehensive treatment plan, including appropriate follow-up care and the role of FDA-approved therapies in managing female HSDD.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the physiologic basis of the human sexual response cycle and introduce the biopsychosocial model for assessment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
- Review strategies for effective assessment of Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) to arrive at a diagnosis
- Provide recommendations for a comprehensive treatment plan and follow up including use of FDA-approved therapies for treatment of female hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Jessica Pettigrew, DNP, CNM
Speaker Bio(s)Jessica Pettigrew DNP CNM Serves as the Director of Advanced Practice for a regional reproductive health organization in the mountain west. She founded the Women's Sexual Health Consultation service at University of Colorado where she served as faculty for the School of Medicine for 10 years. Clinical interests include sexual health, menopause, abortion care, and gender affirming care for patients across the lifespan.
CEs Offered: 1 CE
Course expiration: September 9, 2028