Female Sexual Wellness: Identifying Concerns and Treatment Options is a one-day virtual CME course on diagnosing and treating female sexual function concerns. The course will cover disorders of desire, arousal, and orgasm, as well as sexual pain, using topical lectures, and case-based vignettes. Content will be evidence-based and directed towards clinicians and researchers in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Urology, Pain Management, Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, and Social Work.
Who Should Attend
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Nurses
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Primary Care Physicians
- Specialty Physicians
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Conduct a thorough history for patients with female sexual function concerns.
- Recognize causes and interaction of desire, arousal, and orgasmic disorders and explore the range of behavioral, pharmacologic, and device-based treatment options.
- Identify causes and treatments for female sexual pain (dyspareunia).
The Harvard Female Sexual Wellness: Identifying Concerns and Treatment Options 2025 course is designed for healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat female sexual function concerns. The target audience includes:
- Primary care physicians managing sexual health concerns in general practice.
- Obstetricians and gynecologists specializing in female reproductive health.
- Urologists addressing sexual dysfunction and pelvic health.
- Pain management specialists treating conditions like dyspareunia.
- Psychiatrists and psychologists focusing on mental health aspects of sexual wellness.
This one-day virtual course covers disorders of desire, arousal, orgasm, and sexual pain, using evidence-based approaches and case-based discussions.
+ Topics:
01 Course Introduction.mp4
02 Course Overview.mp4
02 Course Overview.pdf
03 Classification of Female Sexual Dysfunction.mp4
03 Classification of Female Sexual Dysfunction.pdf
04 Sex Counseling.mp4
04 Sex Counseling.pdf
05 Sex Therapy.mp4
05 Sex Therapy.pdf
06 Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Low Desire.mp4
06 Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Low Desire.pdf
07 Arousal and Orgasmic Dysfunction Sex Counseling and Vibrator Therapy.mp4
07 Arousal and Orgasmic Dysfunction Sex Counseling and Vibrator Therapy.pdf
08 Arousal and Orgasmic Dysfunction Medication and Medical Device Options.mp4
08 Arousal and Orgasmic Dysfunction Medication and Medical Device Options.pdf
09 Q&A 1.mp4
10 Dyspareunia Anatomy and Differential Diagnosis.mp4
10 Dyspareunia Anatomy and Differential Diagnosis.pdf
11 Sexual Function in Perimenopause and Menopause.mp4
11 Sexual Function in Perimenopause and Menopause.pdf
12 Vulvar Dermatoses.mp4
12 Vulvar Dermatoses.pdf
13 Vulvodynia.mp4
13 Vulvodynia.pdf
14 Trauma-Informed Care.mp4
14 Trauma-Informed Care.pdf
15 Care of the Gender Diverse Patient.mp4
15 Care of the Gender Diverse Patient.pdf
16 Q&A 2.mp4
17 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Focus on Pelvic Floor Muscles.mp4
17 Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Focus on Pelvic Floor Muscles.pdf
18 Pain Management Options for Dyspareunia and Pelvic Pain.mp4
18 Pain Management Options for Dyspareunia and Pelvic Pain.pdf
19 Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures for Pain.mp4
19 Office-Based Gynecologic Procedures for Pain.pdf
20 Surgical Management of Dyspareunia Vaginal Approach.mp4
20 Surgical Management of Dyspareunia Vaginal Approach.pdf
21 Surgical Management of Fibroids and Endometriosis Laparoscopic Approach.mp4
21 Surgical Management of Fibroids and Endometriosis Laparoscopic Approach.pdf
22 Vaginal Lengthening and Neovagina Creation.mp4
22 Vaginal Lengthening and Neovagina Creation.pdf
23 The Impact of Hysterectomy and Gynecologic Surgery on Sexual Function.mp4
23 The Impact of Hysterectomy and Gynecologic Surgery on Sexual Function.pdf
24 Q&A 3.mp4
25 Case Studies.mp4
25 Case Studies.pdf
Agenda.pdf
BIDMC break loop V2.mp4
HMS CME Course Faculty Bios May 2025.pdf
Dr. Sarah K. –
“The recorded sessions were incredibly insightful! Accessing them via Google Drive made it easy to revisit important topics.”
Dr. John M. –
“I loved the direct download link! The information on female sexual wellness is essential for my practice.”
Nurse Emily R. –
“The flexibility to learn at my own pace was fantastic. The course content is directly applicable to my patient interactions.”
Dr. Alex T.: –
“This course provided valuable insights into managing sexual health concerns. Highly recommend it for all healthcare providers!”
Dr. Jenna P. –
“The updates on psychological factors affecting sexual health were invaluable. I’m grateful for this accessible resource!”
Dr. Mark Z. –
“The direct download link was straightforward to use. I’m so glad I invested in this course—it’s worth every penny!”
Dr. Sam O. –
“This course revitalized my approach to female sexual wellness. The Google Drive access made it super convenient.”
Dr. Peter F. –
“This course is a must for anyone in women’s health. The downloadable content is a fantastic reference for future use.”
Nurse Anna W. –
“I learned so much about patient communication strategies. The flexibility of the recordings made it easy to fit into my schedule.”
Dr. Nicole Y. –
“The diversity of topics covered was impressive. I’m excited to apply these strategies in my practice!”
Dr. Eleanor Vance, Gynecologist, Boston, MA –
“An exceptional, comprehensive update. The 2025 deep dive into the latest data on hormone therapy timing, formulations, and non-hormonal options for vasomotor symptoms was worth the entire course. The practical algorithms are invaluable for my practice.”
Dr. Ben Carter, Internal Medicine Resident, Baltimore, MD –
“Filled a massive gap in my medical education. The 2025 protocols for evaluating perimenopause, managing genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), and addressing the long-term health risks after menopause have made me a more confident and effective physician.”
Priya Sharma, MD, Endocrinologist, Chicago, IL –
“A masterclass in the endocrinology of mid-life women. The 2025 updates on the metabolic changes during the menopausal transition and the interplay between menopause, diabetes, and bone health are presented with exceptional depth and clarity.”
Dr. Samuel Cohen, Cardiologist, Denver, CO –
“Essential for any cardiologist. The 2025 sessions on cardiovascular risk stratification in menopausal women, and the nuanced data on hormone therapy and heart disease, provide critical knowledge for managing the leading cause of death in women.”
Amara Johnson, PA-C, Primary Care, Atlanta, GA –
“This course empowers me to be the first line of defense for my patients’ menopausal health. The 2025 guidelines on differentiating hormonal symptoms from thyroid, mood, and sleep disorders are practical, evidence-based, and incredibly helpful.”
Dr. Robert Yi, Urogynecologist, New York, NY –
“Incredibly valuable for managing pelvic health. The 2025 updates on treatment options for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and GSM, including new minimally invasive therapies, are directly relevant and practice-changing.”
David Chen, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy, Phoenix, AZ –
“The pharmacotherapy content is top-tier. The 2025 nuanced discussions on bioidentical hormones, new non-hormonal agents for hot flashes, and osteoporosis management provide the depth I need for collaborative drug therapy management.”
Dr. Maria Flores, Rheumatologist, Houston, TX –
“An excellent update that is highly relevant to bone health and autoimmune disorders. The 2025 data on optimizing bone density prevention and the impact of menopause on conditions like rheumatoid arthritis is presented masterfully.”
Jonathan Reid, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Portland, OR –
“This provides the deep medical context I need to better support my clients. Understanding the physiological drivers of mood swings, irritability, and life transition stress during perimenopause allows for much more effective and empathetic therapy.”
Dr. Aaron Wilcox, Emergency Medicine, Philadelphia, PA –
“Unexpectedly relevant for the ED. The 2025 guidance on evaluating acute abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal women and recognizing atypical presentations of MI in women provides vital knowledge for emergency stabilization and triage.”
Chloe Davies, Medical Student, Hanover, NH –
“This course was revolutionary. It covers a life phase affecting half the population that receives scant attention in medical school with expertise and compassion. It has fundamentally shaped how I will approach patient care.”