The journal of sexual medicine

The most recent articles from: J Sex Med November 2014

J Sex Med · Nov 2014

Prevalence and risk factors of sexual problems and sexual distress in a sample of women suffering from chronic widespread pain.

Chronic widespread pain (CWP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal problem and a cardinal symptom of fibromyalgia, affecting up to 15% of the population. CWP is associated with substantial physical and psychological impairment and reduced quality of life. ⋯ CWP patients report more sexual pain and sexual distress compared with controls. Assessment of sexual problems should therefore be added to routine care of patients with CWP.

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