Healio - Serotonin Receptor Shows Promise in Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

James Simon, M.D., clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was mentioned in an article in Healio's Endocrine Today on his study finding Flibanserin, a serotonin receptor 1A agonist/serotonin receptor 2A antagonist, safely and effectively improved the sexual interactions of naturally postmenopausal women diagnosed with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

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