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01.05.2009 | IUGA Female Sexual Dysfunction Roundtable 2008

Sexual function in women: what is normal?

verfasst von: Claudine Domoney

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Sonderheft 1/2009

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Abstract

Sexual function in women has often been measured by clinicians using parameters which appear easier to assess (frequency and pain). Therefore, the range of normality is often broad and of limited value when investigating population groups. The most important features to explore are satisfaction and/or distress with sexual activity. Although female sexual activity decreases with age, dissatisfaction also declines, and rates of female sexual dysfunction may not change significantly. There are cultural differences in sexual behaviour across the world, but overall a satisfying sexual life is important for women’s quality of life.

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Titel: Sexual function in women: what is normal?
verfasst von: Claudine Domoney
Publikationsdatum: 01.05.2009
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe Sonderheft 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0841-x

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