In the last years, hypersexual behavior has been broadly scientifically studied. The interest in this topic, belonging to psycho-sexology and sexual medicine, has been due to its still unclear aetiology, nature, and its manifestation in relationship with several organic and psychopathological conditions. So, the specialist (the psychologist, psychiatrist, endocrinologist, neurologist) may encounter some difficulties in diagnosing and managing this symptom. The first main objective of this position statement, which has been developed in collaboration between the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) and the Italian Society of Psychopathology (SOPSI) is to give to the reader evidence about the necessity to consider hypersexuality as a symptom related to another underlying condition. Following this consideration, the second main objective is to give specific statements, for the biopsychosocial assessment and the diagnosis of hypersexual behavior, developed on the basis of the most recent literature evidence. To develop a psycho-pharmacological treatment tailored on patients' needs, our suggestion is to assess the presence of specific comorbid psychopathological and organic conditions, and the impact of pharmacological treatments on the presence of an excess of sexual behavior. Finally, a suggestion of a standardized psychometric evaluation of hypersexuality will be given.

Limoncin, E., Ciocca, G., Castellini, G., Sansone, A., Cavalieri, F., Cavallo, F., et al. (2022). Hypersexuality as a tip of the iceberg of a primary psychopathology: a joined position statement of the Italian Society of andrology and sexual medicine (SIAMS) and of the Italian Society of psychopathology (SOPSI). JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, 45(9), 1787-1799 [10.1007/s40618-022-01798-3].

Hypersexuality as a tip of the iceberg of a primary psychopathology: a joined position statement of the Italian Society of andrology and sexual medicine (SIAMS) and of the Italian Society of psychopathology (SOPSI)

Sansone, A;Di Lorenzo, G;Jannini, EA
2022-01-01

Abstract

In the last years, hypersexual behavior has been broadly scientifically studied. The interest in this topic, belonging to psycho-sexology and sexual medicine, has been due to its still unclear aetiology, nature, and its manifestation in relationship with several organic and psychopathological conditions. So, the specialist (the psychologist, psychiatrist, endocrinologist, neurologist) may encounter some difficulties in diagnosing and managing this symptom. The first main objective of this position statement, which has been developed in collaboration between the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine (SIAMS) and the Italian Society of Psychopathology (SOPSI) is to give to the reader evidence about the necessity to consider hypersexuality as a symptom related to another underlying condition. Following this consideration, the second main objective is to give specific statements, for the biopsychosocial assessment and the diagnosis of hypersexual behavior, developed on the basis of the most recent literature evidence. To develop a psycho-pharmacological treatment tailored on patients' needs, our suggestion is to assess the presence of specific comorbid psychopathological and organic conditions, and the impact of pharmacological treatments on the presence of an excess of sexual behavior. Finally, a suggestion of a standardized psychometric evaluation of hypersexuality will be given.
2022
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/25 - PSICHIATRIA
English
Hypersexuality
Compulsive sexual behavior
Psychopathological comorbidities
Pharmacological treatmnets
Limoncin, E., Ciocca, G., Castellini, G., Sansone, A., Cavalieri, F., Cavallo, F., et al. (2022). Hypersexuality as a tip of the iceberg of a primary psychopathology: a joined position statement of the Italian Society of andrology and sexual medicine (SIAMS) and of the Italian Society of psychopathology (SOPSI). JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, 45(9), 1787-1799 [10.1007/s40618-022-01798-3].
Limoncin, E; Ciocca, G; Castellini, G; Sansone, A; Cavalieri, F; Cavallo, F; Cocchiaro, T; Ricca, V; Di Lorenzo, G; Rossi, A; Fisher, A; Rochira, V; C...espandi
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