Sexual Health

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent study highlights improved sexual function and reduced distress among nonheterosexual women during menopause compared to their heterosexual counterparts, shedding light on how sexual identity impacts well-being.

Study shows sildenafil cream 3.6% improves sexual arousal in diverse women with FSAD, offering hope for millions seeking effective treatment.

HPV vaccination in Brazil led to significant reductions in genital warts and cervical precancer hospitalizations, especially among those under 20 years of age.

Panama’s switch to the 9-valent HPV vaccine promises greater protection and reduced cancer rates, preventing thousands of HPV-related cases and deaths.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

New data from SMSNA 2024 show transplant recipients face a 17% reduced risk of poor sexual function outcomes after procedure.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In a recent study, significantly more urology websites contained information about male sexual dysfunction when compared to the availability of female sexual dysfunction information on ob-gyn websites.

A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society found cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively address sexual concerns during menopause, improving overall well-being.

In this last episode, our panel discusses this patient population and the challenges around keeping them in the continuum of care.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

In a recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, Sildenafil Cream, 3.6% was indicated as safe and well-tolerated for use against female sexual arousal disorder in healthy premenopausal women.

The over-the-counter, at-home test provides blood results in 15 minutes that could help result in sooner syphilis diagnoses.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A new study reveals that the mode of delivery, whether vaginal or cesarean, does not affect long-term sexual life satisfaction.

A recent study highlights that pelvic floor muscle training can enhance sexual function in women, with significant improvements in arousal, lubrication, and orgasm.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A recent study found that topical sildenafil cream improves sexual arousal outcomes in women with female sexual arousal disorder, offering a potential new treatment option.

New data from Kaiser Permanente suggest teenagers with autism were 31% less likely to make any ob/gyn visit, and were up to 3-fold more likely to be diagnosed with a gynecologic condition.

A pair of studies from AUA 2024 show neither drinking nor vaping by either parent is associated with significantly increased risk of a spontaneous abortion.

New data show women of specific race and ethnicity may more be adversely affected by the changing state-level laws on abortion access.

Jenell Stewart, DO, MPH, discusses the factors impacting the poor uptake of potential STI prophylaxes including doxycycline.

Explore the rising prevalence of sexually transmitted infections among young adults, the barriers to access proper testing, and the role of health care providers in destigmatizing sexual health discussions, as discussed by Jill S. Blumenthal, MD, associate professor of medicine at UC San Diego Health.