ISSWSH

New research highlights the link between postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder and sexual dysfunction, emphasizing the need for early screening and trauma-informed care.

Sexual inactivity worsens SSRI side effects in women, but gepirone-ER shows fewer impacts.

Research suggests that hormone replacement therapy, especially with testosterone, may help alleviate mood symptoms in menopausal women and reduce the need for antidepressants.

A new study presented at ISSWSH highlights patient dissatisfaction with current treatments for recurrent bacterial vaginosis, emphasizing the need for more effective therapies and improved provider communication.

While pain is a common deterrent for patients considering an IUD, there are no standardized guidelines for pain relief during insertion or removal.

A recent study presented at the ISSWSH 2025 Annual Meeting found no significant association between hormonal contraceptive use and the severity of clitoral adhesions, though researchers emphasize the need for further investigation.

At the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health conference, held March 2 through 5 in St. Louis, Missouri, Michael Krychman, digital editor for Contemporary OB/GYN® talked with Barb Dehn, NP, from El Camino Women’s Medical Group in Mountain View, California, about the importance of helping professional women cope with menopause.

At the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) conference, held this year March 2 to 5 in St. Louis, Missouri, Contemporary OB/GYN®’s digital editor, Michael Krychman, MD, spoke with Ashley Tapscott, a board-certified urologist trained in male and female sexual dysfunction, who works in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael Krychman, MD, digital editor for Contemporary OB/GYN® recently attended the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), held March 2 through March 5 in St. Louis, Missouri. There he spoke to Andrew Goldstein, MD, a board-certified ob gyn who practices in Annapolis, Maryland and is the past president of ISSWSH.