Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management

by Editor: Andrew Goldstein; Editor: Caroline Pukall; Editor: Irwin Goldstein

• ISBN13: 9781444308143
• ISBN10: 1444308149
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-02-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

First book devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of sexual pain in womenFemale Sexual Pain Disorders is a remarkable fusion of clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower women's healthcare professionals to help their patients in overcoming this common debilitating disorder.Based on the highest level research, it provides state-of-the-art practical guidance that will help you to: Evaluate and distinguish the causes of sexual pain in women Differentiate the many forms of sexual pain Implement multidisciplinary treatmentsDistilling the experience of world leaders across many clinical, therapeutic and scientific disciplines, with an array of algorithms and diagnostic tools, Female Sexual Pain Disorders is your ideal companion for treating the many millions of women who suffer from this disorder worldwide.All proceeds from this book are being donated to the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).

Table of Contents

List of contributors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Historical perspective of vulvodynia

The prevalence of dyspareunia

The relevance of dyspareunia

History, physical, and tests for the evaluation of dyspareunia

Psychological evaluation and measurement of dyspareunia

Physical therapy evaluation of dyspareunia

The role of vulvoscopy on the evaluation of dyspareunia

Provoked vestibulodynia

Vulvar dermatoses as a cause of dyspareunia

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Generalized vulvodynia

Physical therapy treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction

Interstitial cystitis and dyspareunia

Vulvovaginitis

Non-infectious vulvovaginitis

Pudendal neuralgia

Congenital anomalies of the female genital tract

Endometriosis

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Dyspareunia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Pelvic organ prolapse and sexual pain

Cognitive-behavioural, physical therapy and alternative treatments for dyspareunia

Topical and injectable therapies for vulvar pain

Surgical therapy: an effective treatment for dyspareunia caused by vestibulodynia

Vulvar pain: the neurologist's view

Mast cells and their role in sexual pain disorders

Hormonal factors in women's sexual pain disorders

Liemyomas and adnexal masses: are they a significant cause of dyspareunia? 00

Animal modes of dyspareunia

Psychological and relational aspects of dyspareunia

Dyspareunia and sexual/physical abuse

Sexual pain and cancer

Postpartum dyspareunia

Vaginismus: evaluation and management

Female genital cutting

Practical aspects of establishing a sexual pain center

The power of patient advocacy

The future of vulvodynia research

Conclusion

Index

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