Main description:

This book provides to nurses an understanding of female sexual function and dysfunction specifically in relation to common gynecological conditions. It offers evidence based overview of assessment of sexual function, including available questionnaires and provides a multidisciplinary approach to managing sexual dysfunction, from incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse and recurrent urinary tract infections. It also covers a holistic approach including over the counter and home treatments, psychological therapies, physical therapies, pharmacological options and if necessary more invasive interventions.
Sexual function and pelvic floor dysfunction is often a neglected area due to the taboo nature of discussions. This book aims to educate nurses, to help them understand the types of treatment options available, and encourage them to engage in conversations about sexual function with women, so that they can be referred to appropriate health professionals and access the right care.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction
Angela Rantell

Chapter 2. Models of female sexual function
Angela Rantell

Chapter 3. What is sexual dysfunction?
Susan Kellogg
PhD, CRNP, Director of Female Sexual Medicine at the Center for Pelvic Medicine, & Angie Rantell

Chapter 4. Impact of Incontinence on female sexual function
Swati Jha
Consultant Gynaecologist at The Jessop Wing of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield,
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 5. Impact of Pelvic organ prolapse
Sushma Srikrishna
Consultant Urogynaecologist and Obstetrician at King's College Hospital
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 6. Impact of recurrent urinary tract infections
Georgina Baines
Senior Clinical Research fellow for Urogynaecology at King's College Hospital, London
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 7. Impact of Genitourinary Syndrome of the Menopause
Richard Flint
Clinical Research Fellow, Urogynaecology Dept., King's College Hospital NHS Trust
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 8. Introducing the subject to women

Sharon Fillingham, RN, Urinary Diversion CPF and Psychosexual and Gender therapist at University College London Hospitals

Chapter 9. History taking and physical examination
Susan Kellogg
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 10. Subjective and objective outcome measures
Sushma Srikrishna, & Jane Brockson
Senior urology/continence nurse specialist at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Chapter 11. Over the counter and home remedies /devices
Emily Nellist
Specialist Paramedic at Perranporth Surgery, Ellie Stewart, CNS Urogynaecology, Guy's Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 12. Psychological therapies
Sue Goldstein
Certified sexuality educator and certified clinical research coordinator

Chapter 13. Physical therapies
Bary Berghmans
Senior researcher at the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Maastricht
& Angela Rantell

Chapter 14. Pharmacological and surgical management
Swati Jha & Angela Rantell

Chapter 15. Partners / impact of male issues
Jane Brockson
Senior Urology / Continence Nurse Specialis at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS trust

Chapter 16. Access to services and help seeking behaviour
Author to be confirmed