title: Urogynecological causes of pain and the effect of pain on sexual function in women.
abstract: Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon. Screening, identifying and managing urogenital and sexual symptoms often result in significant improvement in women's quality of life. Providers must proactively question patients about possible presence of FSD. When a sexual problem is present, identify the type of FSD, counsel patients on the appropriate approaches to treatment. No single therapeutic approach is effective in treating all types of FSD.
authors.affiliation: Athena Women's Institute for Pelvic Health, Drexel University, Turnersville, NJ, USA. charumd@gmail.com
authors.forename: Charu
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dhingra
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kellogg-Spadt
authors.forename: Timothy B
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: McKinney
authors.forename: Kristene E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Whitmore
mesh_terms: D018856:Cystitis, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000503:physiopathology; D059952:Pelvic Floor Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination; D011788:Quality of Life; D056650:Vulvodynia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy