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Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review

L Mosca, Gaetano Riemma, Andrea Braga, Matteo Frigerio, Alessandro Ferdinando Ruffolo, Mattia Dominoni, Gaetano Maria Munno, Stefano Uccella, Maurizio Serati, Antonio Raffone, Stefano Salvatore, Marco Torella

2022Medicina21 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Female sexual dysfunctions represent a real widespread problem, usually faced from a psychological point of view; however, millions of women worldwide are impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction, personal shame and social taboos, however, continue to inhibit free conversation on the subject. Women's quality of life is considerably improved by screening, diagnosing, and controlling urogenital and sexual issues. This review aims to provide a critical perspective of urogenital conditions and common disturbances in female sexual function associated with these issues. It also includes a discussion of postpartum pelvic dysfunction.

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ShameConversationPerspective (graphical)Sexual dysfunctionQuality of life (healthcare)NarrativeGenitourinary systemSexual functionPsychologyMedicineNarrative reviewPsychiatrySocial psychologyPsychotherapistInternal medicineCommunicationPsychoanalysisComputer scienceLinguisticsArtificial intelligencePhilosophyPelvic floor disorders treatmentsSexual function and dysfunction studiesEndometriosis Research and Treatment