Assessment
Listen
Define what has changed and what outcome would be meaningful.
Look for contributors
Review health conditions, medicines, stress, pain and relationship context.
Test selectively
Use examination and tests only when they answer a specific clinical question.
Plan together
Choose options that fit the likely cause, preferences, risks and follow-up needs.
A useful assessment looks at the person, not only a single symptom.
Source: NIDDK — Erectile dysfunctionSource: ACOG — Female sexual dysfunctionSource: CDC — Getting tested for STDs