Sexual problems and dysfunction: epidemiology, classification, and risk factors.
Sexual difficulties are extremely prevalent among both men and women, occurring in about 43% of women and 31% of men. They are associated with a number of biological, medical, and psychological risk factors and increase markedly with aging. Sexual difficulties are also a significant source of emotional and relationship dissatisfaction. This article reviews and critiques the current classification system of sexual disorders and highlights the most common risk factors for sexual problems.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 675 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012727:Sex Characteristics; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology