| Aspect of the History |
Examples |
| Presenting problem |
- Exact nature of the problem
- Quality of the erection
- Quality of erections obtained with masturbation and erotica.
- Quality of nocturnal and early morning erections
|
| Other sexual difficulties |
- This might apply to both partners
|
| Time course of the erectile difficulties |
- Onset of the problem
- Time course of the problem - is it intermittent?
|
| Sexual behaviour and attitudes |
- What is the level of interest in sex?
- Duration and satisfaction of foreplay
- Frequency, duration and satisfaction of intercourse.
- Are there recognised (or unrecognised) sexual preferences?
- Degree of physical and sexual attraction to partner.
|
| Level of sex education |
- What is the level of education in relation to sex?
- Are there unrealistic expectations of sex?
|
| General relationship |
- Quality of the relationship
- Commitment to the relationship
- Communication within the relationship
|
| Personal and family history |
- Assessment of upbringing and family attitude to sex.
- Previous sexual relationships.
- What sort of lifestyle do the couple have?
- Do they have any particular worries (e.g. money, employment)
- Have there been any 'major life events' such as deaths within the
family etc.?
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| Past medical history |
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| Psychiatric history |
|
| Drug history |
- Including alcohol, tobacco and recreational drugs
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