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Abstract
Good sexual functioning is a part of overall well-being. Assessment of sexual functioning should be part of any complete psychosomatic assessment. The cornerstone of this assessment is a comprehensive clinical interview of the patient, with, if possible, collateral information obtained from the partner or another clinician. In addition, comprehensive assessment of sexual function should include a physical examination with a special focus on sexual function, laboratory testing and possibly other specialized testing and, in some cases, psychometric assessment. The results of a thorough assessment may serve as a basis for considering possible etiology(ies) of sexual dysfunction, coexisting comorbidities and as a starting point of managing sexual dysfunction.
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The importance of psychosomatic research has been greatly reinforced by evidence demonstrating that psychological phenomena may have distinct effects on human health. Recognizing the complexity of interactions between personality and physical illness, this series employs an interdisciplinary strategy to explore areas where knowledge from psychosomatic medicine may aid in the prevention of specific diseases or help meet the emotional demands of hospitalized patients. In each work, the editor has managed to bring together distinguished contributors, creating a series of coherent and comprehensive reviews on a variety of novel topics.
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