When treating female patients, we often do so in the absence of reliable data about medication effects. #BeatriceTitus@nursingclio explains part of the reason why https://t.co/06x8lf3D8c
Interested in #sexscience and #WomensHealth? @lab_wish is looking for a full time research coordinator, start date June 1. We are a women's sexual and reproductive #healthpsych lab doing clinical & neuroscience research. For more info, see flyer & DM/email me.
Ok I’m really proud of this one!
Thanks @AmerUrological for letting me put this in print.
Urologists must take ownership of diagnosing and treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
When the BBC reflected on the 50 things that made the modern economy a few years back, of course it included the pill.
And yet a new move in Britain to address inequalities in health care could prove almost as revolutionary for women https://t.co/zrvskpsNta
Today is World Lichen Sclerosus Day. #lichensclerosus is an inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the vulva. It presents with itching and pain with intercourse in women of all ages, and is often missed or misdiagnosed. For support, visit https://t.co/0C3BlVzXgP
The growing market of #FemTech proves that women* are seeking for solutions that meet their (medical) needs. Because women deserve #access but ALSO #quality FemTech2.0 should strive for regulatory & scientific standards that guarantee #evidence & #safety. https://t.co/18qpLTFvBY
🆕 WHO report shows that around half of countries lack specific health sector guidelines to address violence against women and girls. Policies must urgently be strengthened to support women subjected to violence.
👉 https://t.co/HdDcR8QcaI
#16Days
Interviews with 40 young people suggest 7 dimensions in sexual wellbeing:
1.Sexual security & safety
2.Sexual comfort
3.Sexual self-determination
4.Sexual respect
5.Sexual self-esteem
6.Sexual resilience
7. Sexual forgiveness
@KMitchinGlasgow#IASRwebinar#sexualhealth
Dr. Irwin Goldstein aways teaches me something:
Fun fact for today: Nipple stimulation(and ear) maps to the same area of the brain as does genital stimulation..
Practical/emotional support needs
- Generic need for services and support:
- Tailored
- Age-specifc
- Skilled and timely
- Support to cope
- Refer to specialists if indicated
- Sexual well-being
- Physical side efects&implication for sex
- Sexual communication&dating
A #systematicreview of sexual health-related care needs among patients/survivors diagnosed with cancer during young adulthood #ayacsm#survonc#openaccess
https://t.co/B0JRS8PXLZ
Communication needs II:
Type of preferred personnel
- Nurse practitioners
- Sexologists
- (Oncologists)
Provide information
- Online/face-to-face, accommodate personal preferences
- Topical workshops/webinars
- Educational materials (e.g. pamphlets)