This investigation examined attributions for sexual dysfunctions made by 63 individuals and 21 of their partners who presented at a sex therapy service for the following problems: erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and female orgasmic dysfunctions. All participants completed measures of marital adjustment, locus of control, depression and a questionnaire which assessed: attributions o...

We greatly appreciate the comments of Dr. Rutte et al. regarding our recent study on the effectiveness of sexual counseling models in health care [1]. We agree with them that to find a more cost-effective alternative for standard models, such as Permission, Limited Information, Specific Suggestions, and Intensive Therapy (PLISSIT), we should perform a costeffectiveness study. We will need furth...

PURPOSE To evaluate quality of life (QoL) after post-prostatectomy intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the "adjuvant" setting starting within 4 months of radical prostatectomy for adverse features; and "salvage" setting for a PSA≥0.2ng/mL. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of 130 patients who underwent IMRT to the prostate bed±gold fiducial marker placement for image guid...

The purpose of this paper is to present sufficient evidence that wilderness group therapy is capable of acting as the ideal treatment modality for adolescent survivors of sexual abuse. Existing literature regarding adolescent development, childhood sexual victimization, treating this population, and the nature of wilderness group therapy has been consulted, synthesized, and is presented here. T...

Objective: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease with a detrimental effect on functional status. The present study investigated the effect of a sexual therapy program on the quality of life (QOL) of women with multiple sclerosis. Method: Women with multiple sclerosis and sexual dysfunction (n = 30) were selected, and were randomly assigned into the treatment (n = 15), or the control groups (n = ...

In recent decades, women are increasingly contact the doctors with problems of hypoactive sexual desire disorders (HSDD). Female libido is considered as one important indicators quality life, health. Therapy HSDD difficult due to insufficient knowledge by both complex, multiple pathogenetic mechanisms reduction and modern therapeutic approaches. this article, female from point view biopsychosoc...

Sexual problems are widespread among female cancer patients and survivors. Dysfunction may result from various oncologic therapies such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal manipulation, and cytostatic medication. Additionally, psychologic distress that the patient or her partner experiences during diagnosis and treatment of malignancy can impair a healthy female sexual respons...

BACKGROUND Strong evidence exists for an association between childhood trauma, particularly childhood sexual abuse, and hallucinations in schizophrenia. Hallucinations are also well-documented symptoms in people with bipolar affective disorder. AIMS To investigate the relationship between childhood sexual abuse and other childhood traumas and hallucinations in people with bipolar affective di...