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PTSD and Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women.

Rachel Yehuda^1,2, Amy Lehrner^1,2, Talli Y Rosenbaum³

¹Mental Health Care Center, James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY, USA.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Psychiatry
Sexual Medicine

Background:

Sexual dysfunction frequently co-occurs with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The precise mechanisms linking PTSD and sexual problems require further elucidation.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a model of sexual dysfunction in PTSD.
The model focuses on the dysregulation of physiological arousal, hindering healthy sexual function.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review on PTSD and sexual function was performed.
Examined evidence for the comorbidity of sexual dysfunction and PTSD.
Proposed underlying biological and psychological mechanisms.

Main Results:

Sexual dysfunction in PTSD may be influenced by trauma-related biological, cognitive, and affective factors.
Evidence presented on the neurobiology and neuroendocrinology of PTSD and sexual function.

Conclusions:

Integrated treatment of PTSD and sexual dysfunction is essential.
Recognizing the bidirectional relationship between PTSD and sexual health is critical for clinical practice.