Sexual function and androgens in women

GP & HP Professional Development Activity

Sexual dysfunction affects the quality of life of some 30-60% of women. The physical and emotional aspects impact not only on the women concerned, but relationaships as well. Dr Sonia Davison and Dr Mandy Deeks discuss the various aspects of sexual function and androgens in women.

Presenters

Dr Sonia Davison MBBS, FRACP
An Endocrinologist at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health, and NH&MRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Women’s Health Program, Alfred Hospital, Monash University with interests in gynaecological and general endocrinology.

Dr Mandy Deeks BEd., ATCL, Grad Dip Psych., PhD, MAPS
A psychologist at the Jean Hailes Foundation for Women’s Health and author, Mandy specialises in the areas of early menopause, menopause and midlife, libido, depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body image.

Topics include:

Female sexual dysfunction
Androgen production in women
Endogenous androgens
Use of exogenous androgens (testosterone): postmenopausal and premenopausal women
Psychological aspects of libido
Strategies to address libido in a multidisciplinary framework

Note: The studies referred to in this presentation have all finished recruitment and results are currently awaiting publication.

View the On-demand Webcast

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RACGP: Activity number 753770, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points.

Making sense of it all: Sexual function and androgens in women Webcast Slides (1.19 MB)

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Webcast Requirements

You will need a PC or Macintosh computer with sound capabilities, Internet connection and Internet Explorer 4 or later to view this on-demand webcast presentation.

High band and low band versions are available.
Total program time 1 hour 14 minutes

Parts may be viewed separately.

Program Outline

Part 1 - Dr Sonia Davison
Making sense of it all: Sexual function and androgens in women (37 mins)

Part 2 - Dr Mandy Deeks
Women and Psychological Aspects of Sexual Function (29 mins)

Part 3 - Case Study Dr Sonia Davison and Dr Mandy Deeks discuss a patient. (8 mins)

Points Available

RACGP: Activity number 753770, accredited with 3 category 2 CPD points.

RANZCOG: Fellows of RANZCOG can claim 1 point per hour for educational activities under the RANZCOG CPD self-education category.

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Content updated October 16, 2008