Sexuality in the Aging Female-Sexuality in the Aging Female

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In this webinar, Dr. Carol Kuhl gives a presentation on sexual function in aging females. Dr Kuhl provides information on the physiology and neurobiology of sexual functioning and the changes that occur as women age. She discusses urogenital changes and potential treatments for sexual disorders in older women. Dr. Kuhl emphasizes the importance of sexual health as a quality of life issue and addresses common misconceptions about aging and sexuality. She also highlights the role of hormones, medications, and medical conditions in sexual functioning and provides recommendations for lubricants and moisturizers. Dr. Kuhl discusses the impact of pelvic floor dysfunction and offers recommendations for pelvic floor physical therapy. She concludes by discussing the use of vaginally applied hormones, such as DHEA, in breast and endometrial cancer patients, as well as the use of therapeutic vibrators.

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sexual function

aging females

urogenital changes

sexual disorders

hormones

lubricants

pelvic floor dysfunction

therapeutic vibrators