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[Sexual function and dysfunction: from theory to practice].

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Sexual dysfunctions are common and require a biopsychosocial approach. Physicians need training to discuss sexual health issues effectively, improving patient care and distress management.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Sexual dysfunctions are prevalent in both healthy and clinical populations.
  • The advent of PDE5-inhibitors for erectile dysfunction highlights the need for better physician training in sexual health discussions.
  • Sexual health is a complex biopsychosocial issue influenced by diseases and treatments, often causing significant patient distress.

Purpose:

  • To present a comprehensive, multi-professional, biopsychosocial model for the identification and treatment of sexual dysfunctions.
  • To provide medical professionals with strategies for effectively addressing sexual health concerns with patients.

Summary:

  • Sexual dysfunctions are common and multifactorial, stemming from biological, psychological, and social elements.
  • Despite advancements like PDE5-inhibitors, a gap exists in physicians' readiness to discuss sexual health issues.
  • A combined, multi-professional approach is proposed to better identify and manage sexual dysfunctions.

Impact:

  • Enhances the ability of healthcare providers to manage sexual health concerns.
  • Aims to reduce patient distress associated with sexual dysfunctions.
  • Promotes a more integrated and effective approach to sexual medicine in clinical practice.