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The study aims to quantify the characteristics of patients seeking sexual health consultation in an insurance-based clinic.

April 10, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(077) Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Seen in an Urban Sexual Medicine Clinic: A Community-Based Descriptive Analysis

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MJM JohnstonGeorge Washington University AEA EtcheverryGeorge Washington University EAE ArvanitisGeorge Washington University

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Descriptive analysis reveals demographic and clinical characteristics in patients seeking sexual health consultation, indicating a need for improved access to care.

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The study aims to quantify the characteristics of patients seeking sexual health consultation in an insurance-based clinic.
Conducted a retrospective chart review of patients at an OB/GYN-based sexual medicine clinic in Washington D.C.
Collected records from January 2022 to August 2025, totaling 240 patient charts.
Used descriptive statistics to summarize demographics, clinical data, and symptomatology.
Mean age of patients was 39 years, with 53% from D.C. and 88% using private insurance.
Common presenting complaints included pain (90%), desire (24%), and arousal (21%).
58% of patients had a comorbid mental health diagnosis, with 28% reporting a trauma history.

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Johnston et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895a86c1944d70ce06c3e https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag063.073

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Descriptive analysis reveals demographic and clinical characteristics in patients seeking sexual health consultation, indicating a need for improved access to care.

(077) Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Seen in an Urban Sexual Medicine Clinic: A Community-Based Descriptive Analysis

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(077) Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of Patients Seen in an Urban Sexual Medicine Clinic: A Community-Based Descriptive Analysis

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