Women's sexual health: Why it matters, what can go wrong, and how to fix it

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In this video, the importance of sexual health for women’s overall well-being is discussed. It is emphasized that women often underestimate the distress and impact on quality of life that sexual health issues can cause. The guest, Sharon, who is an expert in sexual health, shares her background and explains the complexity of the field. She highlights the various factors that can affect women’s sexual health, including hormonal, anatomical, psychological, and social influences. The discussion also covers the changes that occur during puberty, menopause, and post-childbirth, as well as the role of metabolic and vascular health in sexual function.


Key Takeaways:

*Women’s sexual health is often undervalued, but it plays a significant role in overall well-being and quality of life.

*Sexual health issues can impact various aspects of a woman’s life, and it is important to acknowledge and address them.

*The field of women’s sexual health is not well-defined, but it involves gynecologists, internists, family medicine physicians, and psychological therapists.

*Common sexual health problems in women include low sexual desire, inability to have an orgasm, and discomfort or pain during sex.


*Factors such as hormones, anatomy, medical conditions, psychological well-being, and medication can influence women’s sexual health. It is essential to understand and address these factors to improve overall sexual well-being.
 

Sharon Parish, MD is a Professor of Medicine Psychiatry and a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, and an attending physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to her academic and hospital clinical responsibilities, she maintains an active faculty practice in sexual medicine for women and men. She treats a wide range of conditions, with an individualized and integrated approach that incorporates both a medical evaluation and a biopsychosocial approach to an integrated plan of care.
 

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