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. 2006 Aug;11(8 Suppl 9):38-45.
doi: 10.1017/s1092852900026754.

Sexual dysfunction in patients with epilepsy: communication strategies and assessment tools

Olga Fishman  1 , Alan B Ettinger, Mimi Callanan
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Sexual dysfunction in patients with epilepsy: communication strategies and assessment tools

Olga Fishman et al. CNS Spectr. 2006 Aug.

Abstract

Sexual dysfunction is common among patients with epilepsy, but many clinicians do not include inquiries about this aspect of the patient's health in their routine evaluations. This article presents approaches for taking a sexual history and for discussing sexual problems. The utility of standardized sexual dysfunction questionnaires is reviewed and the important elements of appropriate and effective counseling are highlighted.

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