Sexual Dysfunction According to The Experts

About this episode

Dr. Amy discusses female sexual dysfunction and the importance of addressing it in healthcare.

In this solo episode of GynoCurious, Dr. Amy discusses female sexual dysfunction following her attendance at the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) annual meeting in Long Beach, California. She begins by highlighting a troubling gap in healthcare: despite 30-59% of adult women experiencing sexual dysfunction, the majority of physicians don't ask about sexual activity or comfort during appointments, and patients rarely bring it up themselves. Dr. Amy emphasizes that sexual health is an integral part of overall health and should include discussions about both dysfunction and pleasure. Dr. Amy explores the four main categories of female sexual dysfunction as defined by ISSWSH: hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD), female sexual arousal disorder, female orgasmic disorder, and genital pelvic pain or penetration disorder. She explains that these conditions must be chronic, lasting at least six months and occurring in at least 75% of sexual experiences while causing personal distress. The episode covers the complex, multifaceted nature of sexual health problems, acknowledging that causes can range from physical issues like hormonal changes and…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Amy

Topics covered

• female sexual dysfunction
• healthcare gaps
• sexual health
• women's health
• psychological factors
• empowerment

Keywords

• sexual dysfunction
• HSDD
• female sexual arousal disorder
• female orgasmic disorder
• genital pelvic pain
• healthcare
• women's sexual health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health

Places: Long Beach, California

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