Do you discuss sexual health with your patients?
Sexual health is an essential element of overall health and well-being, yet medical providers and patients often do not discuss this topic. Many patients have sexual health questions and want your insight, but are hesitant about initiating the conversation.
What happens to your sex life after a hysterectomy?
Some women may experience changes in sexual function after a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus). These changes may comprise a loss of desire, decreased vaginal lubrication, and genital sensation. Furthermore, surgery can damage nerves and blood vessels considered critical to a woman’s sexual functioning.
Can a GP refer you to a sexual therapist?
Your GP can refer you to a therapist, or you can see one privately. Look for a therapist who is an accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists. This means they will be fully qualified and able to advise on physical, psychological and medical factors that can affect sexual wellbeing.
What to look for in a sexual therapist?
Look for a therapist who is an accredited member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists. This means they will be fully qualified and able to advise on physical, psychological and medical factors that can affect sexual wellbeing.
Sexual health is an essential element of overall health and well-being, yet medical providers and patients often do not discuss this topic. Many patients have sexual health questions and want your insight, but are hesitant about initiating the conversation.
Why is it important for women to talk about their sexual needs?
Talking about your sexual needs can help bring you and your partner closer together and promote sexual fulfillment. Try these tips for talking to your partner. Women’s sexual health, like men’s, is important to overall emotional and physical well-being. A fulfilling sex life improves your sleep quality and reduces stress.
What to tell your doctor about sex pain?
Make sure you tell your doctor about any sex-related pain, such as pain in the vulva or vagina that’s caused or exacerbated by penetration.
What can you do with a sexual history?
The dialogue lends itself to the opportunity for risk-reduction counseling and sharing information about behaviors that may place your patient at risk of contracting STDs. A sexual history allows you to identify those individuals at risk for STDs, including HIV, and to identify appropriate anatomical sites for certain STD tests.