2025 Urogynecology for the Advanced Practice Provider-Female Sexual Dysfunction (Low Libido, Possibly Anorgasmia)

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The talk by Jessica Bell focused on female sexual dysfunction, particularly the connection to urogynecology and the importance of addressing these issues through a biopsychosocial approach. Bell emphasized that sexual dysfunction is a common concern among women, especially those experiencing incontinence. She highlighted the importance of understanding the distinctions between desire, arousal, and orgasm, and the different causes of dysfunction in these areas. Bell discussed the need for a cultural shift in understanding sexual dysfunction, emphasizing that there is no standard of "normal" and individual goals are paramount. The talk also covered various aspects such as hormonal influences, the role of mindfulness, education, and exploring conditions such as hypoactive sexual desire disorder and persistent genital arousal disorder. Bell stressed the importance of proper medical training to better assist patients and the need for conferences to improve knowledge and treatment strategies. The talk concluded with a focus on the impact of hormones and the significance of personalized care to meet the unique needs of individual patients.

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Sexual Dysfunction, Difficulty, Difference or Disorder? Sexual dysfunction is common in women with incontinence, approximately 46% of people report bothersome concerns.

Sexual dysfunctions manifest as chronic sexual symptoms related to sexual pain and the 3 phases of the sexual response cycle: desire, arousal, and orgasm.
Desire, arousal and orgasm: a detailed explanation.
How do you determine what is difficulty vs. difference vs. a disorder or dysfunction? Where does distress come in?
The ISSWSH 4 step model.
What is the biopsychosocial approach and how do you use it in a 30min visit?
Fluids. Incontinence with intimacy or ejaculate?
Resources. Resources. Resources.

Speaker - Jessica Bell PA-C, MSCP, IF

Keywords

female sexual dysfunction

urogynecology

biopsychosocial approach

incontinence

hypoactive sexual desire disorder

persistent genital arousal disorder

hormonal influences

personalized care