JOURNAL ARTICLE

(081) ACCESSIBILITY AND PRESCRIBING PATTERNS OF HORMONE THERAPIES AMONGST ISSWSH PROVIDERS.

  • Published In: Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Paulsen, O; Barnett, R; Trowbridge, P; Prabhu, S; Contractor, M; Wallace, M; Quaile, H; Rubin, R; Yee, A 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on prescribing patterns and accessibility of hormone therapies among providers affiliated with the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). A survey of 55 ISSWSH providers, including obstetrics-gynecology, urology, family medicine, and urogynecology specialists, revealed varied use of topical and systemic hormone replacement therapies (HRT) such as estrogen and testosterone, as well as non-hormonal treatments like gabapentin and valium. Family medicine providers reported the highest rates of prescribing estrogen-containing systemic therapies, while urologists most frequently prescribed systemic testosterone. Most providers also counsel patients on cost-saving programs to improve medication affordability. The study suggests further research is needed on pharmacy practices and patient access barriers to optimize treatment availability.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2024/06, p1
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1743-6095
  • DOI:10.1093/jsxmed/qdae054.076
  • Accession Number:178480806
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