Women's Health: Sexual Health

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 12:00 PM - Friday, April 23, 2027, 11:59 AM, On Demand

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Leah S. Millheiser, MD, a Clinical Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University. Our conversation will cover female sexual dysfunction, the broad range of symptoms, and how to best discuss these issues with patients. We will explore how peri-menopause and menopause impact sexual health, and treatment options including testosterone therapy, topical estrogen, vaginal dilators, sex and pelvic floor PT. We will also address hormone therapy's applicability to cancer survivors, discussing how it may be an option for some. 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (1.00 hours)

1. Ask and discuss with post-menopausal women if they experience any sexual function issues, concerns, or symptoms.
2. Assess peri-menopausal women's sexual dysfunction symptoms to determine appropriate treatment options.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

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Stanford Medicine designates this Enduring Material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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References/Bibliography
1.Conn, A., & Hodges, K. R. (2023). Overview of Sexual Function and Dysfunction in Women (Sexual Health in Women). Merck Manual, Consumer Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/sexual-function-and-dysfunction-in-women/overview-of-sexual-function-and-dysfunction-in-women
2.Office on Women’s Health. (2023). Let’s Talk Reproductive and Sexual Health Across the Lifespan — National Women’s Health Week 2023. Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.womenshealth.gov/node/1375 
3.Office on Women’s Health. (2023). Menopause and sexuality. Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.womenshealth.gov/menopause/menopause-and-sexuality 

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