Female Sexual Dysfunction

Particularly in women, sexual dysfunction is often under-recognized and untreated, and many patients are reluctant to discuss sexual concerns with healthcare and mental health providers. The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the information necessary to identify and appropriately treat female sexual dysfunction. In addition, members of the public may use this course to enhance their personal knowledge of the subject matter presented. 


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 


1. Define various female sexual disorders.

2. Identify instruments used in the assessment and diagnosis of sexual problems in women.

3. Outline the epidemiology of female sexual dysfunction.

4. Discuss the etiology of and risk factors for various forms of female sexual dysfunction.

5. Describe aspects of the diagnostic workup for female sexual dysfunction.

6. Evaluate treatment options for a variety of female sexual disorders.


This 5-hour continuing education course is available for download for professional development; if continuing education credit is desired, please see instructions included in eBook.