Sexual Health in the Older Adults

Noelle Marie Javier; Rainier Patrick Soriano

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-94632-6_4

Sexual Health in the Older Adults

Noelle Marie Javier, Rainier Patrick Soriano

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Abstract

There is an ongoing need to provide high-quality and comprehensive primary geriatric care, including sexual and reproductive health. Despite growing evidence that older adults have sexual needs similar to their younger cohorts, clinicians often do not address sexual health as proactively as they do other aspects of clinical care in older adults. This chapter underscores the value of bringing sexual health to the forefront of comprehensive geriatric care and provides guidance in mitigating common barriers to effective sexual health care. The chapter includes specific considerations in sexual health surveillance such as screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, immunization recommendations, and targeted cancer screening guidelines. Additionally, an overview for an all-inclusive and gender-affirming care for the LGBTQ population will also be highlighted towards the end of this chapter.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sexual and Reproductive Health
Subtitle of host publication	a Practical Guide for Primary Care
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	95-127
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9783030946326
ISBN (Print)	9783030946319
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94632-6_4
State	Published - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

Gender-affirming care
Geriatrics
Older adults
Sexual and reproductive health

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