Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 49-50, February 2008

Taking a sexual history

Abha Sinha MD MRCOG is Locum Consultant Gynaecologist & Obstetrician, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 6NT, UK

Manisha Palep-Singh MD MRCOG is Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, St Mary's University Hospital, CMMC NHS Trust, Hathersage Road, Manchester M13 0JH, UK

Abstract 

Sexuality is an important aspect of modern day living. It is therefore very important to understand any problems related to it and to find appropriate solutions. Taking a good sexual history is thus very important. This aspect of history taking is currently often neglected due to embarrassment experienced on the part of the clinician and the patient. The following review highlights the salient features of a comprehensive sexual history.

Keywords: sexual history

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PII: S1751-7214(07)00232-1

doi:10.1016/j.ogrm.2007.11.007

Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 49-50, February 2008

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