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[Systematic review of personality disorders and sexual dysfunction]
Marina A Cabello-García1, Francisco Javier Del Río2, Yolanda Sánchez-Sandoval3
1Instituto Andaluz de Sexología y Psicología, Málaga, España.
Revista Internacional De Andrologia
|August 25, 2019
Summary
This review highlights the connection between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions. More research is needed to fully understand these relationships and improve patient care.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Personality disorders significantly impact patient care.
- Understanding the link between personality and sexual response is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the relationship between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions.
- To consolidate existing research on this topic.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of scientific articles.
- Inclusion criteria focused on studies published between 2006 and 2016.
Main Results:
- Fourteen articles met the inclusion criteria.
- Identified a limited but existing body of research on personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for further investigation into the relationship between personality disorders and sexual dysfunctions.
- More research is essential for comprehensive patient care.
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