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The Impact of Genito-Pelvic Pain Syndromes on Women’s Sexual Functioning

Genito-pelvic pain is a health issue that affects women around the world, and it can have a negative impact on their sexual functioning. Experts in the field of female sexual dysfunction may characterize genito-pelvic pain in women as dyspareunia (i.e., painful sex, including superficial and deep dyspareunia), or as vaginismus (i.e., muscle spasms around the vagina caused by a hypertonic pelvic floor).

The Impact of Genito-Pelvic Pain Syndromes on Women’s Sexual Functioning

Defining and Diagnosing Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD) is defined as absent/significantly reduced sexual interest or arousal in women. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5), FSIAD is manifested by at least three of the following symptoms:

Defining and Diagnosing Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Pathophysiology of Peyronie’s Disease

Peyronie’s disease (PD) is characterized by the formation of fibrous, inflexible plaques within the tunica albuginea of the penile corpus cavernosum. These plaques can cause pain, penile bending during erections, and/or penile deformities such as an hourglass shape in an erect penis. Severe PD can lead to complications such as painful intercourse, the inability to have intercourse due to the severity of the curve of the penis, and erectile dysfunction (ED).

The Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Pathophysiology of Peyronie’s Disease

Treating Male Hypogonadism

Advanced practice providers (APPs) play an important role in urology, particularly in the sphere of men’s sexual health. An ageing workforce and patient population, a shortage of practicing urologists, the expansion of the Medicare pool, and the increased incidence of urologic conditions all contribute to a gap in urologic care that APPs can help bridge.

Treating Male Hypogonadism

SMSNA Scientific Program at AUA: Pornography & Sexual Health

This afternoon Dr. Daniel Watter presented research on the possible psychological factors at play with regards to problematic pornography use and sexual dysfunction in men. A controversial topic in sexual medicine, some researchers staunchly assert that pornography use cannot contribute to sexual dysfunction, while others insist that problematic pornography use can increase a person’s risk of experiencing sexual difficulties.

SMSNA Scientific Program at AUA: Pornography & Sexual Health

SMSNA Scientific Program at AUA: Avoiding & Handling IPP Disasters

Today at the SMSNA’s Annual Scientific Program at AUA, five penile implant experts spoke on common complications from inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP) placement in the session “Avoiding & Handling IPP Disasters.” Dr. Daniar Osmonov spoke on glans necrosis, Dr. Chris Love addressed significant bleeding, Dr. Rafael Carrion shared information on purulent drainage from a distal incision, Dr. Paul Perito talked about a ventral penile malleable implant case gone wrong, and Dr. David Ralph discussed erosion.

SMSNA Scientific Program at AUA: Avoiding & Handling IPP Disasters

How Can APPs Provide Sexual Health Care to Patients?

An experienced advanced practice provider (APP) in the field of sexual medicine may have several strategies for providing quality sexual health care to patients. However, an APP at the start of their career or one who is working in another field of medicine may find it helpful to have a few techniques for overcoming barriers for providing sexual health care.

How Can APPs Provide Sexual Health Care to Patients?

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