as a unique family based community infrastructure and social institutions play an important role in maintaining the health of individuals and society. among the factors that contributed to the survival of the family, sexual health and function properly within the family and on the basis of religion, the law and common law. the aim of this study was to evaluate sexual dysfunction among psychiatr...

BACKGROUND Despite the fact that the physically disabled have difficulties in many aspects of their lives, including sexuality, society often ignores these needs or assume that they have no such needs. This cross-sectional study therefore seeks to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) and its impact on the quality of life among persons with physical disability residing in the Kuma...

As a unique family based community infrastructure and social institutions play an important role in maintaining the health of individuals and society. Among the factors that contributed to the survival of the family, sexual health and function properly within the family and on the basis of religion, the law and common law. The aim of this study was to evaluate sexual dysfunction among psychiatr...

Sexual dysfunctions as side effects of antidepressant treatments are being reported more and more frequently: they are one of the main reasons of dropout from therapy. These side effects are reported in between 20% and 40% of cases. The aim of this study is to highlight, following the actual evidence from the field of psychopharmacology, how these side effects may not be directly related to the...

BACKGROUND Vaginismus is a sexual disorder that can cause painful intercourse. Although several studies have shown a relationship between higher education and socio-economic level of women with vaginismus, the relationship between demographic characteristics and other variables remains unclear. OBJECTIVES The present study was conducted to determine the demographic characteristics of women wi...

Around 50 per cent of men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction. Much of the literature focuses on quality of life measures with heterosexual men in monogamous relationships. This study explores gay and bisexual men's experiences of sex and diabetes. Thirteen interviews were analysed and three themes identified: erectile problems; other 'physical' problems; and disclosing diabetes to se...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a form of sexual dysfunction that is estimated to affect > 30% of men between the ages of 40 and 70. As a result of an improved understanding about the pathophysiology of ED and improved treatment options, an increasing number of men are presenting for evaluation than several decades ago. In fact, many of these men are visiting their health care professional for the...

21 married men were treated for erectile defect and premature ejaculation (both primary & secondary) by modified Masters-Johnson technique. 16(76.2%) recovered. The success rate was higher in secondary cases (83.3%). Best results were obtained in 30-39 yrs age group. The modified technique has been described in detail. Factors favourable and unfavourable for success have been discussed.

PURPOSE The main aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence and severity of FSD in women working in tertiary hospitals. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study sample was drawn from health care women between the ages of 20 and 65 years, working in two hospitals in Greece. This descriptive study used a structured Greek questionnaire and sexual function screener and quality of life sectors were ...

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is associated with metabolic syndrome (MS) and to identify factors that contribute to FSD in postmenopausal women. Subjects and methods This was a cross-sectional study in 111 sexually active women aged 45-65 years. We applied the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) to evaluate the participant's sexual...