Selcuk Sarikaya (editor) - Andrology and Sexual Medicine (Management of Urology)

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Sexual dysfunctions in men and women are believed to be better approached by a biopsychosocial perspective. This perspective brings together the organic, psychological, and social components of sexuality, considering their interaction in the etiology, maintenance, and adaptation to sexual dysfunctions. The definition of sexual health established by the World Health Organization (WHO) has greatly contributed to the communication and partnership between different scientific areas. The concept of sexual health, defined as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in the way individuals experience their sexuality, rather than the mere absence of physical illness or dysfunction [], has promoted the dialog between medical and social sciences. This biopsychosocial perspective leads us to the understanding of the individuals in their context, which necessarily involves the consideration of background variables, including individuals historical and even political scene, in the expression of sexual difficulties and their treatment. Currently, several scientific and professional organizations embrace this biopsychosocial dimension, which has echoed in the way we look at the etiology and/or maintenance of sexual dysfunctions. The etiological aspects are paramount in the way we design the therapeutic plan; an integrative view of the organic, psychological, and social aspects regarding the etiology of sexual dysfunctions will result in a more careful and refined analysis of the predisposition and maintenance mechanisms of sexual dysfunctions. Eventually, that will improve the definition of the therapeutic targets; therapeutic targets will be adjusted to individuals context, and, therefore, treatments may have better chances of success.