250. The BIO in Biopsychosocial Medications for Sexual Health
The BIO in Biopsychosocial \u2013 Medications for Sexual Health\nIn this episode, Dr. Mona Gupta and Dr. Melissa Dahir join Dr.\nKelly Casperson to discuss the importance of sexual health and the\nmisconceptions surrounding it. They emphasize that sexual health is a bio-psycho-social issue and should be treated as such. The panel also addresses the black box warnings and misconceptions associated with sexual desire drugs, highlighting the benefits and considerations of these medications. They debunk the myth that alcohol is unsafe to consume while taking these drugs and discuss the positive effects of these medications on sleep. The panel also explores the sexual side effects of antidepressants and provides strategies for managing them. They delve into the use of testosterone replacement therapy and its impact on sexual health. Finally, they offer advice on navigating medications and seeking help for sexual health issues.\nTakeaways\nSexual health is a bio-psycho-social issue that should be treated\nholistically.\nAddyi \u2013 how it works, its influence on sleep, and it\u2019s safety profile,\nand it works in pre and post menopausal women. \nBlack box warnings and misconceptions surrounding sexual desire\ndrugs should be reevaluated, as these medications can have significant benefits for individuals.\nAlcohol consumption is not necessarily unsafe while taking sexual\ndesire drugs, and the effects of these medications on sleep can be positive.\nThe sexual side effects with SSRI\u2019s and common psychiatric\nmedications.\nAntidepressants can have sexual side effects, but there are\nstrategies for managing these issues, such as adjusting the dosage or adding complementary medications.\nTestosterone replacement therapy can be an effective treatment for\nsexual health issues, particularly when used in conjunction with other therapies.\nWhen seeking help for sexual health issues, it is important to\nfind a provider who is knowledgeable and supportive.\n\xa0\n\xa0Dr. Melissa Dahir, DNP, IF\xa0has been the Midwest\u2019s leading healthcare expert in sexual medicine and vulvar pain disorders since 2006. In 2012 the International Society for the Study of Women\u2019s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) named her an ISSWSH Fellow (IF) which is a top distinction in this field. She strongly believes that ongoing research is the key to advancing women\u2019s sexual health. \n\nhttps://melissadahir.com/\xa0\n\xa0\nDr. Mona Gupta, a renowned psychiatrist with seven practices and growing in North Carolina, is a forward-thinking key opinion leader in psychiatry. Specializing in breaking down patients' problems into manageable components, she facilitates easier tackling. Dr. Gupta, a passionate advocate for women's sexual health, emphasizes its undervalued role in mental health and overall wellbeing. \n\nDr.Gupta: https://www.guptapsychiatry.com/\xa0\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/GuptaPsych\n\nhttps://twitter.com/GuptaPsychiatry\n\nhttps://youtube.com/@guptapsychiatrywellness1740?si=Fxud1VWQj1ADCV6\n\nhttps://www.tiktok.com/@guptapsychiatry1\n\n\nCheck out details for my retreat: https://ascendretreats.com/\nListen to my Tedx Talk: Whywe need adult sex ed \n\xa0\nTake my NEW Adult Sex Ed Master Class: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/adult-sex-ed\n\xa0\nJoin my membership to get these episodes ASAP, a private facebook group to discuss and my private accountability group for your health, hormones and life support!\nwww.kellycaspersonmd.com/membership\n\n\n\n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-casperson/message\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices