7 - Sexual dysfunctions in male schizophrenia patients

Abstract

Background: Sexuality involves a complex interaction of biological, cultural, and developmental factors. Growing awareness of sexual dysfunctions in schizophrenia, as well as the adverse effects of psychotropic drugs (i.e., drugs affecting the mind and brain), have led to attempts to use different kinds of treatments to manage sexual dysfunction in these patients. The aim of this study is to investigate clinical factors underlying sexual dysfunction, especially highlighting clinical data in schizophrenia patients associated with sexual and erectile dysfunction, in order to improve clinical treatment.