Psychological and interpersonal dimensions of sexual function and dysfunction in women: An update
Year: 2013
Type: review
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: We reviewed the psychological and interpersonal dimensions of female sexual function and dysfunction. METHODS: We identified articles published in 1970-2013 using the keywords 'female sexual dysfunction', 'sexual desire', 'sexual arousal', 'female orgasmic disorder', 'sex therapy', 'psychotherapy', 'behaviour therapy' and 'Internet therapy'. Over 200 articles were reviewed (Level of evidence 2b). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: We identified the major psychological variables affecting female sexual function. The outcomes of psychological treatment interventions are reported. A collaboration between healthcare practitioners from different disciplines is necessary in the evaluation, treatment and education of female patients with sexual dysfunction. The assessment of female and couples' sexual dysfunction should ideally include an enquiry about the predisposing, precipitating, maintaining and contextual factors.
Source: Arab Journal of Urology
Authors: Stanley E. Althof, Rachel B. Needle
Institutions: Nova Southeastern University, Case Western Reserve University
Language: English
Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W1976325529