BookYacov Reisman, Lior Lowenstein, Francesca Tripodi, editors.
Summary: This textbook aims to provide the reader with knowledge and skills on rare sexual medicine conditions. The aim is to increase awareness in healthcare providers so they improve their ability to support their patients suffering from debilitating symptoms - characterized by sexual dysfunction, somatic symptoms, and psychological disorders that persist for an extended period. The available knowledge from the medical literature and clinical experience is summarized, outlining possible pathophysiological mechanisms, and clinical management, including biological-psychological-social contributing factors according to expert opinion, are described. Written by experts in the field, this publication will be a unique scientific collection of multidisciplinary practical and clear information for urologists, gynaecologists, psychiatrists, endocrinologists, neurologists, dermatologists, primary health care professionals and psychologists. The didactical approach will be useful for professionals, residents, and students.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction (Y. Reisman, F. Tripodi, L. Lowenstein)
Chapter 2: The bio-psycho-social approach in sexual medicine disorders (F. Tripodi & Y. Reisman)
Chapter 3: Penile Dysmorphic Disorder (PDD) (J. Yianni, D. Veale)
Chapter 4: Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genitopelvic Dysesthesia (C. Pukall, B. Komisaruk, I. Goldstein)
Chapter 5: Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) (Y. Reisman, J.G. Pfaus, & L. Lowenstein)
Chapter 6: Post-Finasteride Syndrome (M.C. Fierro, F.A. Yafi, Y. Reisman)
Chapter 7: Orgasmic Anhedonia (Heruti RJ, Kamin R, Bitzer J.)
Chapter 8: Headache associated with sexual activity (E. Colonnello, M. Toscano, T.B. Jannini, E.A. Jannini)
Chapter 9: Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS) (Y. Reisman & F. Tripodi).