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World J Methodol. Mar 20, 2023; 13(2): 26-28
Published online Mar 20, 2023. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v13.i2.26
Sexual function history taking in medicine
Raktim Swarnakar, Shiv Lal Yadav
Raktim Swarnakar, Shiv Lal Yadav, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, New Delhi 110029, India
Author contributions: Swarnakar R and Yadav SL contributed to conception and design; Swarnakar R and Yadav SL contributed to literature search and writing.
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Corresponding author: Raktim Swarnakar, MBBS, MD, Doctor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, New Delhi 110029, India. raktimswarnakar@hotmail.com
Received: December 12, 2022
Peer-review started: December 12, 2022
First decision: January 12, 2023
Revised: January 17, 2023
Accepted: February 27, 2023
Article in press: February 27, 2023
Published online: March 20, 2023
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Abstract

Sexual history taking is important for the proper diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. It is often neglected in a clinical setting and it is also underreported by patients due to stigma and hesitation. Here we have described how we should take sexual function history taking during any sexual dysfunction.

Keywords: Sexual function; Sexual dysfunction; History taking; Medicine; Rehabilitation medicine

Core Tip: Sexual history taking is crucial for the diagnosis and management of sexual dysfunction. It is often neglected in a clinical setting and it is also underreported by patients due to stigma and hesitation. Here we have highlighted how we should take sexual function history taking during any sexual dysfunction.