Tag Linda C. Shafer MD

Overview A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation of any patient in the general hospital setting should include close attention to complaints, impairments, and deviations of sexual function. Although on occasion, sexual problems are the primary reason for consultation, more often they may…

Key Points Incidence Sexual disorders are common, occurring in 43% of women and 31% of men in the US. Epidemiology Advanced age and co-morbid medical (particularly cardiovascular) and psychiatric conditions are associated with higher rates of sexual dysfunction in both…