Abstract :
Sexual dysfunction is a major healthcare issue. Sexual dysfunction disorders affect both men and women.
Despite its commonness, this disorder is often not addressed by healthcare providers or patients due to
their private and awkward nature. Many people are ashamed to talk about sexual dysfunction, so they
hesitate to see a doctor about treatment. Physicians, researchers must move beyond their unease in
order to appropriately address patients’ sexual problems and implement appropriate treatment. Over 150
million men in the US and 18–30 million (more than 40% of women and 30% of men) report some level of
dysfunction. It can occur at any age, but mostly sexual dysfunction occurs in people between the ages of
40 and 65 years. Impotence is emerging as a major cause of divorce in India, says a recent study, adding
that around 20–30% marriages in India are breaking up for want of satisfaction in sexual life.15 Therefore,
it deserves attention, consideration, proper investigation, and appropriate treatment. The aim of these
guidelines is to present the current evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from
sexual dysfunction.1
Keyword :
Erectile dysfunction, Premature ejaculation, Dyspareunia, Vaginismus