"Libido" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The psychic drive or energy associated with sexual instinct in the broad sense (pleasure and love-object seeking). It may also connote the psychic energy associated with instincts in general that motivate behavior.
| Descriptor ID |
D007989
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.739.794.511
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Libido" by people in Profiles.
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The Potential for Pharmacological Interventions for Low Sex Drive in Men. J Sex Med. 2022 02; 19(2):165-169.
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Converting Men From Clomiphene Citrate to Natesto for Hypogonadism Improves Libido, Maintains Semen Parameters, and Reduces Estradiol. Urology. 2021 02; 148:141-144.
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Response to Commentary on Contemporary Considerations in a Man With Low Sex Drive. J Sex Med. 2020 11; 17(11):2311.
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Testosterone Imposters: An Analysis of Popular Online Testosterone Boosting Supplements. J Sex Med. 2019 02; 16(2):203-212.
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Validity and Clinically Meaningful Changes in the Psychosexual Daily Questionnaire and Derogatis Interview for Sexual Function Assessment: Results From the Testosterone Trials. J Sex Med. 2018 07; 15(7):997-1009.
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Testosterone therapy improves erectile function and libido in hypogonadal men. Curr Opin Urol. 2017 Nov; 27(6):511-515.
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Optimizing assessment of sexual arousal in postmenopausal women using erotic film clips. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017 Oct; 217:150-153.
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Testosterone Treatment and Sexual Function in Older Men With Low Testosterone Levels. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016 08; 101(8):3096-104.
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Association Between Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women. Sex Med Rev. 2016 10; 4(4):353-365.
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Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Older Men. N Engl J Med. 2016 Feb 18; 374(7):611-24.