Chevy Chase, MD (May 24, 2010)—  The Endocrine Society’s Vice President of Clinical Science, Nanette Santoro, MD, a leading endocrinologist specializing in obstetrics and gynecology can provide insight into the emerging debate surrounding the potential use of drugs to boost the female libido.

Sparked by the upcoming June 18th meeting of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee to consider endorsing the first pill designed to increase the female libido, public confusion is mounting around female sexual dysfunction—in particular, a condition classified as Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD).  

Dr. Santoro, professor and E. Stewart Taylor Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado at Denver, is available to discuss potential health factors that could lead to a lack of female libido and whether or not this is a medical condition that could be addressed through the use of drug therapy.

WHO:        Dr. Nanette Santoro
                   Representative of The Endocrine Society (TES)
                   Professor and E. Stewart Taylor Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology
                   University of Colorado at Denver
       
WHAT:      Dr. Santoro, a leading endocrinologist and TES Vice President of Clinical
                  Science is available to discuss hypoactive sexual desire disorder.

CONTACT:    To schedule an interview with Dr. Santoro, please contact Arlyn G. Riskind at ariskind@endo-society.org or 301-941-0240; 202-431-9495

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Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these members represent all basic, applied, and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Md. To learn more about the Society, and the field of endocrinology, visit our web site at www.endo-society.org.