Caroline Pukall

Irwin Goldstein

andrew Goldstein

Jill Krapf

For the 20 million women who suffer from painful intercourse: the completely revised and updated guide that addresses the multiple causes and the available treatments Painful sex is a condition that causes embarrassment and silence; not only does it often remain undiscussed or misdiagnosed, as many as 40 percent of the women who suffer from it won't seek medical care. The first edition of When Sex Hurts was one of the first trade books to shed light on this health issue. In the past ten years, leading experts Drs. Goldstein, Pukall, Krapf, and Goldstein have continued to make monumental inroads into diagnosing and treating the underlying cause of pelvic pain. Now they have fully revised edition their groundbreaking guide to bring readers updated, lifechanging information even their doctors may be unaware of. Tackling the stereotypes, myths, and realities of sexual pain, this easy‑to‑understand, accessible guide will help readers get the help they need and deserve, offering key information on: The most urgent questions about the causes of sexual pain How to find the right doctor The relationship between painful sex and genetics The newest in treatment for sexual pain and sexual pain indications, like endometriosis Safety and treating sexual pain The more than twenty causes of sexual pain How psychological factors can contribute to sexual pain Featuring groundbreaking research and stories from women who've also suffered--and recovered--When Sex Hurts provides all of the tools readers need to stop hurting and start healing.

Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain

When Sex Hurts

Andrew T. Goldstein

First book devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of sexual pain in women Female Sexual Pain Disorders is a remarkable fusion of clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower women’s healthcare professionals to help their patients in overcoming this common debilitating disorder. Based on the highest level research, it provides state-of-the-art practical guidance that will help you to: Evaluate and distinguish the causes of sexual pain in women Differentiate the many forms of sexual pain Implement multidisciplinary treatments Distilling the experience of world leaders across many clinical, therapeutic and scientific disciplines, with an array of algorithms and diagnostic tools, Female Sexual Pain Disorders is your ideal companion for treating the many millions of women who suffer from this disorder worldwide. All proceeds from this book are being donated to the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH).

Caroline Pukall

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