Citation

Sobczak JA. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2009; 45(3): 161-172.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1744-6163.2009.00218.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

PURPOSE.  Sexual dysfunctions are thought to be common in the population. However, the majority of research on sexual dysfunctions has focused on male problems. Consequently, women's sexual function is poorly understood. This article aimed to (a) provide a historical overview of the knowledge development of female sexual function, (b) describe the current state of knowledge pertaining to sexual problems in women, and (c) discuss implications for the assessment of sexual problems in women.