[The introduction of sexuality during gynaecological consultation]

Many health organisms recommended to gynaecologists to actively address sexuality issues during consultation. However, physicians do not take systematically sexual history from their patients into account. The objective of this paper is to examine, on the basis of current knowledge and, more specifically on a Swiss study, gynaecologists' perceived obstacles and also patients' expectations with regard to sexuality issues. Findings highlighted a lack of training in sexology within medical programs. Moreover, it emphasized important mismatches on perceptions between gynaecologists and patients concerning the gynaecologist's role ; intimacy and even on the way of introducing sexuality topics. Practical perspectives are suggested to allow futur adjustments.