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Arch Gen Psychiatry

Title:		The neurobiology of sexual function
Author(s):		Meston CM; Frohlich PF;
Address:		"University of Texas at Austin, Department of Psychology, Mezes Hall 330, Austin, TX 78712, USA"
Journal Title:		Arch Gen Psychiatry
Year:		2000
Volume:		57
Issue:		11
Page Number:		1012 - 1030
DOI:		10.1001/archpsyc.57.11.1012
ISSN/ISBN:		0003-990X (Print) 0003-990X (Linking)
Abstract:		"This article provides a review of the past and current literature on the neurobiology of sexual function. The influence of endocrine, neurotransmitter, and central nervous system influences on male and female sexual function are discussed for sexual desire, arousal, and orgasm or ejaculation stages of sexual responding. Endocrine factors reviewed include the following: androgens, estrogens, progesterone, prolactin, oxytocin, cortisol, and pheromones. Neurotransmitters and neuropeptides discussed include nitric oxide, serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, opioids, acetylcholine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. Central nervous system influences on sexual function are discussed briefly with reference to brainstem regions, the hypothalamus, and the forebrain"
Keywords:		Androgens/physiology Central Nervous System/physiology Endocrine System/physiology Estrogens/physiology Female Humans Male Neuropeptides/physiology Neurotransmitter Agents/physiology Sexual Behavior/*physiology;
Notes:		"MedlineMeston, C M Frohlich, P F eng 2000/11/14 Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2000 Nov; 57(11):1012-30. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.57.11.1012"