Attitudes and practice patterns of Finnish obstetrician-gynecologists regarding patients' sexual problems
Sexuality is an important aspect of quality of life [1,2]. However, sexual problems are common, with the prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) ranging from 40 % to 50 %, irrespective of age [3]. Many different health care professionals—for instance, certified nurses, sexuality educators, sexuality counselors, and sexuality therapists, as well as physicians in various fields—take part in the management of sexual problems. Obstetrician-gynecologist s (OB/GYNs) are some of the key health care professionals who diagnose and treat female sexual problems, but previous studies have reported that OB/GYNs underesti...
Source: Maturitas - April 12, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Anna Aromaa, P äivi Polo-Kantola, Sanna-Mari Manninen, Jarna Grönlund, Markus Riskumäki, Tero Vahlberg, Katja Kero Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Minor impact of anastomotic leakage in anterior resection for rectal cancer on long-term male urinary and sexual function
ConclusionAnastomotic leakage after anterior resection had a minor negative impact on urinary and sexual function in men. (Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease)
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - April 9, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Sexual Dysfunction After Menopause
Female sexual dysfunction commonly occurs during the menopause transition and post-menopause due to hormonal, physiologic, and psychosocial factors. Sexuality is important to aging women; however, many are reluctant to seek treatment for their sexual concerns. Clinicians should be adept at managing and treating sexual dysfunction in this population. A multi-dimensional treatment approach that addresses modifiable mental, physical, and psychosocial factors is warranted to improve sexual function and quality of life. (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics)
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - April 3, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Monica Christmas, Susan Reed Source Type: research
Impact of Chronic Medical Disease on Sexual Function and Other Conditions
Chronic diseases are prevalent and impact sexual health and function. Screening for and managing sexual dysfunction in women with chronic diseases is important to optimize well-being and quality of life. Clinicians should consider the biopsychosocial impact of chronic diseases on sexual health, screen for direct and indirect factors, and identify medications that may cause dysfunction. The authors recommend a multidisciplinary approach to treat sexual dysfunction in women with chronic diseases, including sexual medicine specialists, sex therapists, and pelvic floor physical therapists when indicated. This review provides a...
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - April 3, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Talia Sobel, Paru David Source Type: research
Sexuality and Infertility
This article provides a summary on the relationship between sexuality and infertility and recommendations for the assessment and management of sexual dysfunction in women with infertility. (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics)
Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics - April 3, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Erika L. Kelley, Sheryl A. Kingsberg Source Type: research
Proportion of Hypogonadism in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients and Its Contributing Factors
CONCLUSION: We confirmed the role of pre-transfusion Hb count as a potential predictor for hypogonadism due to the tissue hypoxia mechanism and transfusion-related iron overload in TDT patients. Decreased Hb is linearly correlated with FSH, LH, and testosterone levels. Decreased Hb also downregulates these factors.PMID:38561881 (Source: Acta medica Indonesiana)
Source: Acta medica Indonesiana - April 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Dian Anindita Lubis Imam Subekti Em Yunir Cosphiadi Irawan Andon Hestiantoro Silvia Werdhy Lestari Aria Kekalih Merci Monica Br Pasaribu Santi Syafril Source Type: research
