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Sexual dysfunction, Part I: Classification, etiology, and pathogenesis.

J G Halvorsen1, M E Metz

  • 1Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice
|January 1, 1992
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Sexual dysfunctions are common but often overlooked by doctors. Understanding their diverse organic and psychogenic causes is key for accurate diagnosis and effective management by primary care physicians.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunctions are prevalent yet frequently underdiagnosed in primary care.
  • They involve disruptions in sexual desire, arousal, orgasm, or pain, impacting adult sexual response.
  • Classified into desire, arousal, orgasmic, and pain disorders, these conditions are multifaceted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the common categories and causes of sexual dysfunctions.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing and managing these conditions in primary care settings.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE was conducted using keywords related to sexual dysfunction categories.
  • References from existing reviews on sexual dysfunctions were also examined.

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Main Results:

  • Sexual dysfunction causes range from purely organic to purely psychogenic, often involving a combination of factors.
  • Organic causes include chronic illnesses, medications, hormonal changes, and surgical or traumatic factors.
  • Psychogenic factors encompass individual psychological states, interpersonal dynamics, psychosexual history, and performance-related issues.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis and effective management of sexual disorders by primary care physicians are facilitated by understanding their complex etiology and pathophysiology.
  • A holistic approach considering organic, psychogenic, and interpersonal factors is crucial for patient care.