Sexual Health

The number of congenital syphilis-related stillbirths increased annually from 2016 to 2022 in the U.S. while the proportion of cases resulting in stillbirth remained stable, researchers reported in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

CHICAGO — Menopausal women who participated in weekly cognitive behavioral therapy sessions reported improvements in sexual function and depression and anxiety symptoms, researchers reported at the Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society.

Women treated for breast cancer exhibited highly prevalent and distressing sexual health concerns, according to results of the WISH-BREAST study presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

In a phase 2b study, select healthy premenopausal women with sexual arousal disorder who received topical sildenafil cream reported improvements across multiple aspects of sexual function compared with those who received placebo cream.

The LGBTQIA+ community has long-endured decades of stigma and discrimination.

According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 7.1% of the U.S. population reported identifying as LGBTQIA+ — “nearly double” the percentage in 2012 — including one in five Generation Z adults.

Mode of delivery did not affect self-perceived sexual life satisfaction overall or at any time postpartum, according to cohort study results published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Effective counseling for people with cancer about sexual and reproductive health must account for the individual’s personal story, gender identity and long-term goals of care, according to a speaker.

The menopausal transition can be associated with a variety of bothersome symptoms, including hot flashes and mood swings, but some women might experience more subtle symptoms that can begin years before the final menstrual period.