Research in post-menopausal women with low sexual desire

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Research in post-menopausal women with low sexual desire

Postby RESEARCH IN MENOPAUSE » Thu Oct 31, 2024 9:31 am

Dear All,

Imperial College London is undertaking research in post-menopausal women. We are investigate the effects of a naturally occuring hormone, called kisspeptin, in post-menopausal women with low sexual desire. Unfortunately, low sexual desire in this group of women can be quite common and there are are no licensed, effective treatments to address this. Kisspeptin is a promising treatment.

Imperial College London is currently recruiting postmenopausal women over 40 years, who are at least one year past their last menstrual period and exhibit low sexual desire. The women are required to have undergone natural menopause, be on HRT (but not testosterone), and not on any anti-depressants.

The study findings will not only contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of kisspeptin in sexual desire among postmenopausal women but might also aid in the development of effective and safe treatments for the future.

The study consists of two study visits up to 4 hours each at Hammersmith hispital in London, during which the participant will receive either kisspeptin or placebo, followed by an MRI scan of the brain, answering some questionnaires, and having their body temperature measured. In total, participants will receive £200 for their time and contribution.

I have attached a poster containing information about the study.

If you think you might be eligible please contact Imperial.FemaleHSDD@nhs.net and we will send you more details and can arrange a call to discuss.

Many thanks for reading this post.
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Re: Research in post-menopausal women with low sexual desire

Postby muddyboots » Thu Oct 31, 2024 11:15 am

Testosterone is licenced for this purpose I believe?
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