Chapter Outline Introduction Models of Female Sexual Response Physiology Female Sexual Disorders Sexual Desire Disorders Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Sexual Aversion Disorder Female Sexual Arousal Disorder Female Orgasmic Disorder Sexual…
Chapter Outline Epidemiology Urinary Incontinence Prevalence Incidence, Remission, Improvement, and Progression Urinary Incontinence during Pregnancy and Postpartum Costs Pelvic Organ Prolapse Prevalence, Incidence, Remission, and Progression Costs Anal Incontinence Prevalence,…
Chapter Outline Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Composition Function and Biomechanical Properties Vagina Anatomy and Composition Embryology and Innervation Orientation and Structural Support Function Biomechanical Properties and Histology Anorectum Anatomy and…
Chapter Outline Introduction General Nervous System Arrangements Neural Control of the Lower Urinary Tract Autonomic Nervous System Sympathetic Actions on Detrusor Muscle and Ganglia Parasympathetic Actions on Detrusor Muscle Smooth…
Chapter Outline Pelvic Anatomy Bones of the Pelvis Pelvic Floor and Sidewalls Abdominal Wall Nerves of the Pelvis Uterus and Ovaries Vagina Perineum Bladder Trigone Urethra Pelvic Ureter Transobturator Anatomy…
Overview of Other Women’s Health Issues Many women see their obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) health care provider as their only health care provider. It is true that some health insurance…
Systemic Hormonal Contraception Overview Combined Oral Contraceptive Pills Nuva Ring Ortho Evra Progesterone-Only Pills With the development of new delivery systems for systemic hormonal contraceptives, specifically NuvaRing and Ortho Evra…
Pelvic Complaints Overview The pelvic complaints discussed in this section concern devices placed (or misplaced) in the vaginal area, such as pessaries or tampons, and vaginal discharge and lesions. Often…
Natural Family Planning (Fertility Awareness) Overview Natural family planning (NFP) typically refers to methods that seek to either prevent or achieve a pregnancy. It is often called fertility awareness. Modern…
Menopausal Concerns and Hormone Therapy Overview Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT or still referred to as hormone replacement therapy [HRT] by some) is an issue where standards have changed as additional…
