title: Sexual function and dysfunction in older HIV-positive individuals.
abstract: With many parts of the world seeing an aging cohort of people living with HIV (PLHIV), it is becoming clear that some organ systems in these individuals are at a greater risk of disease. There are effects on sexual functioning in aging PLHIV, with many studies finding higher levels of sexual dysfunction in HIV-positive individuals compared with those who are HIV-negative. HIV itself, along with antiretroviral agents, may cause dysfunction. Treatment involves making an assessment of the dysfunction and using the usual methods available, although treatment may be complicated by hormonal deficiencies in HIV-positive individuals, along with the effects of antiretroviral therapy, and drug interactions involving such medications. Furthermore, the issue of HIV transmission needs to be addressed in those seeking treatment for sexual dysfunction.
authors: Cairns Sexual Health Service, Cairns, Qld 4878, Australia. darren.russell@health.qld.gov.au
authors: Darren B
authors: DB
authors: Russell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D015897:Comorbidity; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D020018:Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D012747:Sexual Partners
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents