title: Sex therapy: considerations in the selection of patients.
abstract: Sex therapy has proven helpful for many patients with sexual dysfunctions. In judging the appropriateness of this new treatment procedure the clinician should determine the following: that a sexual dysfunction exists, that a stable couple relationship exists, that there are no major marital, psychiatric or physical problems that are etiologically important or that would interfere with treatment, and that both partners are willing to engage in a treatment program.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007989:Libido; D008297:Male; D008388:Marital Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000628:therapy