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Biopsychosocial Evaluation of Sexual Function in End-Stage Renal Disease

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Psychonephrology 2

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This paper discusses the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in end-stage renal disease (ESRD); the biologic, psychologic, and social aspects of sexual dysfunction; and finally, the evaluation process itself.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, USA

    Kathleen Degen M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Assistant Attending Psychiatrist)

  2. Consultation-Liaison Service, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, St. Luke’s Site, New York, New York, USA

    Kathleen Degen M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Assistant Attending Psychiatrist)

  3. Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison Service, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, City University of New York, New York, USA

    James J. Strain M.D. (Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Director)

  4. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, New York, USA

    Barnett Zumoff M.D. (Chief)

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  1. New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Norman B. Levy M.D. (Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Surgery) (Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine and Surgery)

  2. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

    William Mattern M.D. (Associate Professor of Medicine) (Associate Professor of Medicine)

  3. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York, USA

    Alfred M. Freedman M.D. (Professor and Chairman) (Professor and Chairman)

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Degen, K., Strain, J.J., Zumoff, B. (1983). Biopsychosocial Evaluation of Sexual Function in End-Stage Renal Disease. In: Levy, N.B., Mattern, W., Freedman, A.M. (eds) Psychonephrology 2. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6669-8_19

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