21st Century Female Sexual Dysfunction Sourcebook: Clinical Data for Patients, Families, and Physicians, including Diabetes, Cancer, Reproductive Issues

This comprehensive ebook provides authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's health experts about female sexual dysfunction, including issues involving diabetes, cancer, and reproduction.

Although the definition of FSD continues to evolve, it currently consists of four recognized components: decreased sexual desire; decreased sexual arousal; dyspareunia; and persistent difficulty in achieving or inability to achieve orgasm. To establish a diagnosis of FSD, these components must be associated with personal distress, as determined by the affected woman.

Starting with the basics, and advancing to detailed patient-oriented and physician-quality information, the 21st Century Sourcebook series gives empowered patients, families, caregivers, nurses, and physicians the information they need to understand this disease. There is extensive coverage of symptoms, diagnosis, medical testing, clinical research, drugs and potential treatments.

This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.