Schizophrenia Patients Face Sexual Challenges
People with schizophrenia are more than twice as likely to develop sexual problems compared to people without this condition, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine review.
Researchers analyzed 10 observational studies that discussed rates of sexual dysfunction in schizophrenia patients and healthy controls.
The authors noted that drugs used to treat schizophrenia often have sexual side effects. Religion and culture could influence sexuality, too.
Learn more about the study.
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Five new topics have been added to the ISSM's Webinar Series through the end of this year.
You won't want to miss any of these upcoming sessions:
August 27, 2020
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
September 17, 2020
State of the Art Lecture followed by the ISSM Business Meeting (only for ISSM Members)
October 29, 2020
The Sins of Scientific Publishing: Publication Ethics in 2020
November 26, 2020
Optimizing outcomes for Penile Prostheses
December 17, 2020
Ageing, Chronic Illness and Sexual Health
More details on each topic, along with registration links, will be added to the ISSM Webinar Series website as the dates come closer.
If you missed the ISSM's first and second webinars, they are available on demand here.
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