A client is diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Which of the following are recognized as treatment options?
A. Testosterone injections
B. Couples therapy
C. Cognitive therapy
D. All of the above.
ANS: D
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder has been treated in men and women with testosterone. Cognitive behavioral therapies and relationship therapies have been identified as most beneficial when combined together. Couples therapy has been identified as a beneficial focus when partner incompatibility with regard to sexual desire is identified as an issue.
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