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Sexual dysfunctions: classifications and definitions.

Konstantinos Hatzimouratidis¹, Dimitrios Hatzichristou¹

¹2nd Department of Urology and Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

The Journal of Sexual Medicine

|January 20, 2007

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Understanding sexual dysfunction requires clear classification systems. This review examines six major systems to aid research, diagnosis, and treatment strategies for sexual health.

Area of Science:

Sexual medicine
Psychiatry
Urology

Background:

Precise definitions of sexual dysfunctions are crucial for research and clinical practice.
Existing classification systems vary, necessitating a comparative analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare six major sexual dysfunction classification systems.
To identify features, differences, and similarities among these systems.

Main Methods:

Literature review of six prominent sexual dysfunction classification systems.
Comparative analysis of diagnostic criteria and categorization.

Main Results:

The six systems reviewed include ICD, DSM, NIH, AFUD, ICC-WSD, and ICSD.

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Each system categorizes dysfunctions into desire/interest, arousal, orgasm, and pain, with variations in specific criteria.

Conclusions:

Standardized classification of sexual dysfunctions is essential for advancing sexual medicine.
Understanding the nuances of different systems aids in consistent diagnosis and effective treatment planning.