Dimitris Hatzichristou1, Paraskevi-Sofia Kirana2, Linda Banner3, Stanley E Althof4, Risa A M Lonnee-Hoffmann5, Lorraine Dennerstein6, Raymond C Rosen7. 1. Institute for the Study of Urological Disease and Department of Urology, Aristotle University, Thessaloniki, Greece. 2. Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health, Institute for the Study of Urological Disease and Private Practice, Thessaloniki, Greece. Electronic address: pskirana@gmail.com. 3. Private Practice, San Jose, CA, USA. 4. Center for Marital and Sexual Health of South Florida, West Palm Beach, FL; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA. 5. Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Gynecological Department, St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Norway. 6. Department of Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. 7. New England Research Institutes, Watertown, MA, USA.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A detailed sexual history is the cornerstone for all sexual problem assessments and sexual dysfunction diagnoses. Diagnostic evaluation is based on an in-depth sexual history, including sexual and gender identity and orientation, sexual activity and function, current level of sexual function, overall health and comorbidities, partner relationship and interpersonal factors, and the role of cultural and personal expectations and attitudes. AIM: To propose key steps in the diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunctions, with special focus on the use of symptom scales and questionnaires. METHODS: Critical assessment of the current literature by the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine committee. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A revised algorithm for the management of sexual dysfunctions, level of evidence, and recommendation for scales and questionnaires. RESULTS: The International Consultation on Sexual Medicine proposes an updated algorithm for diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunction in men and women, with specific recommendations for sexual history taking and diagnostic evaluation. Standardized scales, checklists, and validated questionnaires are additional adjuncts that should be used routinely in sexual problem evaluation. Scales developed for specific patient groups are included. Results of this evaluation are presented with recommendations for clinical and research uses. CONCLUSION: Defined principles, an algorithm and a range of scales may provide coherent and evidence based management for sexual dysfunctions.
INTRODUCTION: A detailed sexual history is the cornerstone for all sexual problem assessments and sexual dysfunction diagnoses. Diagnostic evaluation is based on an in-depth sexual history, including sexual and gender identity and orientation, sexual activity and function, current level of sexual function, overall health and comorbidities, partner relationship and interpersonal factors, and the role of cultural and personal expectations and attitudes. AIM: To propose key steps in the diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunctions, with special focus on the use of symptom scales and questionnaires. METHODS: Critical assessment of the current literature by the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine committee. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: A revised algorithm for the management of sexual dysfunctions, level of evidence, and recommendation for scales and questionnaires. RESULTS: The International Consultation on Sexual Medicine proposes an updated algorithm for diagnostic evaluation of sexual dysfunction in men and women, with specific recommendations for sexual history taking and diagnostic evaluation. Standardized scales, checklists, and validated questionnaires are additional adjuncts that should be used routinely in sexual problem evaluation. Scales developed for specific patient groups are included. Results of this evaluation are presented with recommendations for clinical and research uses. CONCLUSION: Defined principles, an algorithm and a range of scales may provide coherent and evidence based management for sexual dysfunctions.
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