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.
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 675 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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