The Geriatric Population

  • Laurie Barclay
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Part of the Current Clinical Neurology book series (CCNEU)

Abstract

Although it is a widespread belief that sexual function inevitably declines with aging, it is important for physicians to recognize and affirm that even octogenarians can enjoy an active and fulfilling sex life, provided they are in good physical and mental health. Complaints of sexual dysfunction at any age should prompt a search for disease processes as the cause, but it should be recognized that there are accompaniments to normal aging that can also contribute to the problem (1–5).

Keywords

Sexual Function Sexual Dysfunction Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Geriatric Population Penile Prosthesis 
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