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Brief treatment of sexual problems
Southern Medical Journal
|September 1, 1976
Summary
Brief behavioral treatments for sexual dysfunction show initial success but long-term outcomes are affected by co-occurring psychological conditions. Further research is needed to understand these complex relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Sexual Medicine
- Behavioral Therapy
Background:
- Brief, behaviorally oriented treatments for sexual dysfunction are increasingly accepted.
- Limited published data exists on the efficacy of these treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the treatment outcomes of a modified Masters and Johnson protocol for couples with sexual dysfunction.
- To assess the impact of psychologic factors on treatment success.
Main Methods:
- A 2.5-year study involving 36 couples diagnosed with sexual dysfunction.
- Treatment utilized a modified Masters and Johnson protocol.
- Follow-up averaged 7.9 months.
Main Results:
- Initial success rate was 83%, with varying degrees of improvement.
- Significant psychologic signs or symptoms were present in 89% of males and 83% of females.
- Failure rate increased from 17% to 38% at follow-up.
Conclusions:
- While initial success rates are high, long-term outcomes for sexual dysfunction treatment can be impacted by underlying psychologic disorders.
- The etiologic link between psychiatric conditions and sexual dysfunctions requires further investigation.