Demographic Profile and Presenting Complaints of Patients of Psychosexual Disorders: A Study in a Specialized Psychosexual Clinic of a Tertiary Care Centre

Abstract

Introduction: Sexual disorders are practically not addressed in community and primary care settings in India. Understanding the profile of patients visiting tertiary care centers’ psychosexual clinics (PSC) may be of value, to map some critical gaps in the service utilization. Aim: To understand the demographic profile and presenting complaints of patients with psychosexual disorders visiting a PSC. Methods: An audit of patients’ case records, diagnosis based on ICD-10 classification system, in a PSC over last 1 month was done, noting demographic factors and their frequency distributions. Results: Out of 55 patients visiting the clinic, most common age group was 21 to 30 years (49.09%) and only 2 were females. Maximum patients had education up to higher-secondary level (69.09%), were married (65.4%), and had a sexual partner during past 3 months (70.09%). Premature ejaculation (occurring singly or along with other sexual disorders) was diagnosed in 45.28% patients. Conclusion: Further exploration is needed into the services provided by the PSC. There is scope for sensitizing female patients, customizing psychoeducation suitable to the educational status and work holistically in the PSC.