Sexual dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction includes

• dysfunctions of sexual desire,


• sexual arousal dysfunction,


• orgasmic dysfunction,


• dyspareunia, and


• sexual aversion.

Lewis et al. 2004 J Sexual Med 1(1): 35-39

Epidemiologic studies estimate that the prevalence of sexual dysfunction affects approximately 30% of men and 45% of women
Lewis et al. 2004 J Sexual Med 1(1): 35-39

Sexual dysfunction in both men and women can be linked to common risk factors, such as alterations in circulating sex hormones, which often happen in chronic diseases like cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is characterized by alterations in circulating sex hormones, and sexual dysfunction in this population is underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Harris & Bajaj 2…