ABSTRACT
Female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) is a common condition in women that frequently copresents with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD). In all circumstances a careful sexual history must be taken to identify whether the arousal disorder has come about as a consequence of HSDD or
whether any desire disorder has come about secondary to FSAD. Although some of the principles and practice within clinical management of these two conditions is similar, it is essential that as accurate a diagnosis as possible is made to clarify the thinking and formulation of the problems for the clinician, woman, or her partner.
