Sexual Dysfunction and Aging: Building a Bridge between Genders

The sexual health of aging men and women has long been an area that physicians have not adequately addressed. In recent years, however, more open attitudes from patients and the availability of pharmacologic therapy and psychological counseling have allowed for successful management of older patients with an interest in remaining sexually active. In this article, we present two case studies to illustrate the modern-day concerns of older men and women about their sexuality, and to demonstrate how physicians can best manage issues of sexual dysfunction in this age group.

Case Study 1 ...