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Essential Urology pp 259–276Cite as

Sexual Dysfunction

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Sexual function is an essential component of physical and psychological well-being and should be addressed as such in the clinical setting. This is an unconventional chapter regarding sexual function, in which issues for both men and women are combined to illustrate similar complexities in both genders and to minimize the traditional emphasis on gender differences. To this end, the chapter is divided into primary sections, addressing dysfunctions in the realms of desire/libido, arousal (erection/lubrication) and climax/ejaculation as well as metabolic syndrome. The final section briefly addresses nonpharmacological interventions as well as prescribed therapies for respective dysfunction. But the most important take home message is “just ask!”

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Potts, J.M. (2012). Sexual Dysfunction. In: Potts, J. (eds) Essential Urology. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-092-2_15

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