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. 2004;6(Suppl 9):S53–S59.

Table 2.

Top 10 Clinical Entities Patients Find Most Embarrassing to Discuss With Their Family Physician

  1. Impotence

  2. Sexually transmitted diseases

  3. Physical and sexual abuse

  4. Prostate problems

  5. Incontinence of bladder or bowels

  6. Emotional problems (depression)

  7. Eating disorders

  8. Alcohol or drug abuse

  9. Birth control and sex (especially teenagers)

  10. Menopause

Data from Preboth MA et al.5