Sexual Medicine for Obstetrician-Gynecologists, An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics

1st Edition, Volume 51-2 - May 22, 2024
Editors: Monica M. Christmas, Andrew Fischer
Language: English
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This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics is a comprehensive review aimed to address sexual dysfunction in cis-gendered women and gender-diverse individuals assigned female at birth across the lifespan. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as Pelvic Floor Disorders and Sexual Function, Female Sexual Health, Adolescent Sexuality, and more.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Foreword
Preface
Female Sexual Health: Screening and Evaluation
Key points
Introduction
Background
Prevalence/epidemiology
Nomenclature and classification
Inclusive screening
Processes of care and clinical practice guidelines
Assessment
Summary
Clinics care points
Pelvic Floor Disorders and Sexual Function: A Review
Key points
Introduction
Pelvic organ prolapse
Hypertonicity
Vaginismus
Role of pelvic floor physical therapy
A detailed look at vaginal dilators
Summary
Clinics care points
Sexual Desire and Pharmacologic Management
Key points
Normal female sexual response
Definitions and diagnosis of hypoactive sexual desire
Summary
Clinics care points
Mindfulness and Management of Low Desire and Vulvovaginal Pain
Key points
What is mindfulness?
Factors contributing to sexual dysfunction in women
Evidence for the benefits of mindfulness in the treatment of low sexual desire in women
What are the mechanisms by which mindfulness improves sexual desire in women?
Review of mindfulness as a treatment of vulvodynia
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses evaluating mindfulness as a treatment of female sexual dysfunction
Applications of mindfulness in the medical setting for treatment of low sexual desire and vulvodynia
Summary
Clinics care points
Evidence for the Impact of Stress and Trauma on Sexual Function in Women: Review and Clinical Recommendations
Key points
Introduction
Current evidence
Discussion
Summary
Clinics care points
Adolescent Sexuality
Key points
Introduction
Adolescent sexual behavior and development
Sex and gender
Sexual health outcomes among adolescents
Adolescents and pregnancy
The development and expression of sexual orientation
Adolescents with special health care needs and cognitive delay
Sexual health education
Media influence
Sex trafficking, intimate partner violence, and fostering healthy relationships
Summary
Clinics care points
Sexuality and Infertility
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Special populations
Summary
Helpful resources
Impact of Chronic Medical Disease on Sexual Function and Other Conditions
Key points
Introduction
Approach to the assessment of female sexual dysfunction in chronic disease
Female sexual dysfunction by condition
Summary
Clinics care points
Sexual Dysfunction After Menopause: Guidelines for Assessment and Management
Key points
Introduction
Etiology and the diagnosis of female sexual dysfunction and hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Typical sexual activity and sexual function patterns at midlife and beyond—what is normal?
Risk factors for sexual dysfunction in midlife and beyond
Assessment
Treatment
Summary
Clinics care points
Cancer and Female Sexual Function
Key points
Introduction
A biopsychosocial model
Sexual health impact of oncologic treatment modalities
Common clinical scenarios
Women living with advanced disease
Summary
Clinics care points
Hormonal Contraception and Sexual Function: A Review, Clinical Insights, and Management Considerations
Key points
Introduction
Discussion
Management considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Implications of the Law on Reproductive and Sexual Health
Key points
Introduction
History
Clinical relevance: the abortion example
Future directions: a call to action
Clinics care points
Sexual Health for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals: Routine Examination, Sexually-Transmitted Infection Screening, and Prevention
Key points
Introduction
Background
Unique gynecologic examination considerations for the pre- and post-surgical transgender or gender diverse patient
Human papillomavirus screening and prophylaxis in transgender and gender diverse individuals
Sexual health screening and prevention services in transgender and gender diverse populations
Summary
Clinics care points
Sexual Function in Post-surgical Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals
Key points
Background
Considerations in sexual function in transgender and gender-diverse individuals
Sexual function with transfeminine hormonal therapy
Sexual function with transmasculine hormone therapy
Sexual function after transfeminine chest surgery
Sexual function after transmasculine chest surgery
Sexual function after transfeminine genital surgery
Sexual function after transmasculine genital surgery
Summary
Clinics care points

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Monica M. Christmas

Andrew Fischer