A Retrospective View of a Sexual Dysfunction Clinic, 1980–83

Abstract

Case notes of 337 couples attending a well-established sexual dysfunction clinic between 1980 and 1983 were surveyed. The distribution of various types of sexual dysfunction was compared with similar studies reported from the U.K. Among males secondary erectile dysfunction was the commonest presenting cause and general unresponsiveness among the females. The majority of the referrals were from general practitioners. The drop-out rates in each category were high. The reasons for this are discussed and suggestions for further research made.