[Treatment specificity of age-related sexual dysfunction]

Despite an increase in life expectancy and ever growing demands for treatment aimed at age-related sexual dysfunction, it remains underdiagnosed among the elderly because of lack of information. Proper evaluation is critical because treatment is available and such a dysfunction often acts as a signal for an underlying pathology. This paper intends to clarify treatment specificity. Hormonal deficiencies, such as Symptomatic Late-Onset Hypogonadism (SLOH) should be treated using an interdisciplinary approach. For women, hormonal deficiency is not the unique cause of sexual dysfunction. Psychosocial factors also play an important role. Sexual dysfunction should be considered as an indicator of general health. Screening for hormonal deficiency should be systematic.