Assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction.

2018 ◽  
pp. 109-119
Author(s):  
Matthew M. Burg
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Assessment and Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick W. Foley
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Pharmacologic Agents

This chapter discusses the signs and symptoms of sexual dysfunction that are common in persons with multiple sclerosis. The epidemiology of sexual dysfunction in this patient population is presented, along with techniques and instruments for screening for sexual dysfunction. Definitions of primary, secondary, and tertiary sexual dysfunction are reviewed, and a detailed discussion of treatment strategies is presented, including pharmacologic agents, devices, and behavioral interventions.

scholarly journals Sexual dysfunction: classification and assessment

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Bhugra ◽  
Gabriele Colombini
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Dysfunctions ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Icd 10 ◽  
Diagnosis And Classification ◽  
Dsm Iv

SummarySexual dysfunction is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, but it is often ignored in assessment. It can be primary or secondary (a result of psychiatric disorder or medication). Success rates in managing sexual dysfunction are relatively high, with good response to psychological and medical interventions. In ICD-10 and DSM-IV-TR, sexual dysfunctions are broadly classified on the basis of the stages of sexual activity, from arousal to orgasm. There are major similarities between ICD and DSM in diagnosis and classification of sexual dysfunction, but both systems raise challenges. These include definitions of what is ‘normal’ and how abnormality is defined. In this article, we describe the role of the two systems and possible amendments that might help researchers and clinicians. We also present key principles for the assessment and treatment of people who experience sexual dysfunction. We consider problems that need to be managed in engaging and in the therapeutic alliance.

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