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Women’s Health

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Reproduction: Contraception | Infertility | Menstruation | Menopause | Hormone Therapy

Diseases: Women's Health Topics (Index) | Breast Diseases | Cervical Diseases | Ovarian Diseases | Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Uterine Diseases | Vaginal Diseases | Vulvar Diseases

Other Topics: General Women's Health | Lesbian Health | Reproductive System Anatomy | Breast Surgery | Gynecologic Surgery and Diagnostic Procedures | Pelvic Pain | Pelvic Support Problems | Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction

General Information
Female Sexual Medicine Program:Stanford School of Medicine
Sexuality and Sexual Problems:ACOG
Sexual Dysfunction:Merck Manual, Home Edition
Sexual Dysfunction in Females:Cleveland Clinic
Sexual Problems in Women:UpToDate Patient Information
Medications That Affect Sexual Function:Cleveland Clinic
Sexual Problems and Depression:Cleveland Clinic
Sexual Dysfunction and Disease:Cleveland Clinic
See also Endocrine System, Diabetic Sexual Problems
Female Sexual Dysfunction:MedlinePlus

Specific Problems
Painful Intercourse (Dyspareunia):Mayo Clinic
Pain During Intercourse:ACOG
Vaginismus: Finding Hope for Unconsummated Marriages and Female Sexual Pain:NWHIC
Low Sex Drive in Women:Mayo Clinic
Patient Guide to the Therapeutic Use of Androgens in Women:The Hormone Foundation

Lesbian Health

Gay and Lesbian Health Overview, see Men's Health, Gay and Lesbian Health
Lesbian Health Fact Sheet:Office on Women's Health
Health Care for Lesbians and Bisexual Women:American Academy of Family Physicians
Ten Things Transgender Persons Should Discuss With Their Health Care Providers:GLMA
Health Information for Lesbian & Bisexual Women: Department of Public Health, Seattle & King County
Your Health:Lesbian Health Research Center, UCSF
FAQ About Lesbian Health: ACOG
Lesbian Health:Planned Parenthood
Lesbian Health : Current Assessment and Directions for the Future:netLibrary

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