Below are links to the MANY articles on this website about SEXUAL DYSFUNCTIONS, which is the title of the relevant chapter in the DSM-5-TR®.
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Sexual dysfunctions—Rating scales
An Introduction to the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ)
How to administer, score, and interpret the Changes in Sexual Functioning Questionnaire (CSFQ)
Arizona Sexual Experiences Scale (ASEX)
Sexual dysfunctions—Substance/medication-induced sexual dysfunction
Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction
Post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD)
How often does antidepressant-induc
Trazodone and priapism
Management of antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction
Does bupropion treat antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction?
PsychopharMYTH: “Vortioxetine does not cause sexual dysfunction”
Some psychiatric medications can cause ‘dry orgasms’
Which psychiatric medications can cause painful ejaculation, and what could we do about it?
Can gabapentin cause sexual side effects?
Sexual dysfunctions—Erectile disorder
Which laboratory tests in men with erectile dysfunction?
How to reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction
Should we be checking testosterone levels in older men?
Beta-blockers can worsen or improve erectile dysfunction
Which PDE-5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction?
How long before sexual activity should PDE-5 inhibitors be taken?
Cyproheptadine (Periactin®) for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction (ADISD)?
Sexual dysfunctions—Premature (Early) Ejaculation
A primer on making the diagnosis of delayed ejaculation
Sexual dysfunctions—Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
Actively recommend vaginal lubricants to women who need them
Transdermal testosterone for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women
Flibanserin (Addyi®)
Flibanserin (Addyi®) in postmenopausal women
Flibanserin (Addyi®): Basic information
Flibanserin (Addyi®): Systematic list of references
Sexual dysfunctions—Expert interview
YOU Ask the Expert: How to identify, assess, and manage medication-induced sexual dysfunction (Interview with Anita Clayton, MD)
Sexual dysfunctions—Other articles
Tips on asking patients about sexual functioning
Primary headache associated with sexual activity (including orgasmic headache)
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