Female sexual dysfunction: knowledge development and practice implications.
OBJECTIVE
Sexual dysfunctions are thought to be common in the population. However, the majority of research on sexual dysfunctions has focused on male problems. Consequently, women's sexual function is poorly understood. This article aimed to (a) provide a historical overview of the knowledge development of female sexual function, (b) describe the current state of knowledge pertaining to sexual problems in women, and (c) discuss implications for the assessment of sexual problems in women.


CONCLUSIONS
A women's sexual response may differ from current conceptualizations.


CONCLUSIONS
A sexual history should be included in routine health assessments. Information specific to contextual and relational factors is particularly important for women.
Sobczak
Janet Ambrogne
JA
College of Nursing, State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, USA. sobczakj@upstate.edu
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012649:Self Concept; D012736:Sex Education; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*