<unk>  plays a role in a wide range of medical specialties, from a primary care provider to a<unk>  health physician to a sexologist. A physician's role in taking a<unk>  history is vital in diagnosing someone who presents with a<unk>  dysfunction. There is some anxiety that arises when sex comes up for discussion, especially between a healthcare provider and an individual. It's reported that only 35% of primary care physicians have taken a<unk>  history and, due to this, there is a gap in achieving holistic healthcare. Clinicians fear individuals are not willing to share information, but in reality, it may be that the provider is shying away from the discussion. This steering away can be a result of lack of training, lack of structured tools and knowledge to assess a<unk>  history, and fears of offending individuals they are treating. Thus, knowing how to take an objective<unk>  history can help a clinician narrow down the pathogenesis of an individual's<unk>  health problem. Issues related to<unk>  or reproductive medicine may be inhibited by a reluctance of an individual to disclose intimate or uncomfortable information. Even if such an issue is on an individual's mind, it is important that the physician initiates the subject. Some familiarity with the doctor generally makes it easier for people to talk about intimate issues such as<unk>  subjects, but for some people, a very high degree of familiarity may make an individual reluctant to reveal such intimate issues. When visiting a health care provider about<unk>  issues, having both partners of a couple present is often necessary, and is typically a good thing, but may also prevent the disclosure of certain subjects, and, according to one report, increases the stress level. Taking a<unk>  history is an important component of<unk>  when diagnosing an individual with a<unk>  dysfunction. A<unk>  history incorporates social, medical, and surgical information, and should touch on all factors that affect an individual's<unk> ity. Essentially, it is a conversation between a health care provider and an individual that is geared towards obtaining information about the person's<unk>  health status. If this is done properly, it will be easier for the physician to address concerns the individual may have. Some people may not be comfortable in sharing information, but it is the role of the physician to create a comfortable and non-judgemental, private environment for those they are working with to speak openly.<unk>  dysfunctions in men are often associated with testosterone deficiency. Signs and symptoms of testosterone deficiencies vary in each individual. Therefore, physical examinations could be done for men who suspect testosterone deficiencies to identify physical signs of the disorder. Common physical signs include fatigue, increased body fat, weight gain, muscle weakness, and depressed mood. Laboratory tests may also be used to assist with diagnosis, such as blood glucose levels, lipid panel, and hormonal profile. Additionally, diagnostic categories of<unk>  disorders are listed in both the ICD-10 and DSM-5. ICD-10 categorizes the disorders by<unk>  desire,<unk>  arousal, orgasm, and<unk>  pain, while DSM-5 categorizes the dysfunctions by gender, substance/medication induced, paraphilic, or gender dysphoria.
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