title: [Sexual problems--possible counseling by the general physician].
abstract: This short review discusses the sexual problems most frequently encountered in the general practitioner's office, together with their respective possible backgrounds and therapeutic approaches. The aim of the paper is to draw attention to the significance of medical sexual problems for the subjective quality of life of the patient, and to encourage the family doctor to adopt a more active approach to the sexual concerns of his patients.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Medizinische Biologie und Humangenetik, Universität Innsbruck.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Loewit
mesh_terms: D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012731:Sex Counseling; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*