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Prevention, assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction following stroke

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As many as three-quarters of stroke survivors experience disruption of sexual functioning, predominately as a result of psychological, rather than physiological, causes. The prevention, assessment and treatment of sexual concerns and dysfunctions in stroke survivors and their partners are discussed in this manuscript. Prevention is focused on dispelling stereotypes, myths and misbeliefs in rehabilitation staff, survivors and partners. Assessment and treatment focus on the myriad of psychosocial, psychosexual, cognitive and physical problems that disrupt sexual functioning following a stroke. Specific treatment suggestions are offered. A case example is used to illustrate the integration of treatment techniques.

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Finger, W.W. Prevention, assessment and treatment of sexual dysfunction following stroke. Sex Disabil 11, 39–56 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01102308

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