Annamaria Giraldi – författare

Oncosexology: Contemporary Management of Sexual Problems in Patients with Urological Cancers reviews the current state of knowledge on sexual health in patients with urological cancers. Specifically, it reviews the prevalence, pathophysiology, and management of sexual dysfunction in men and women with these types of cancers. The book explores the emotional and psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis on sexual identity, self-esteem, and intimate relationships. It highlights how a cancer diagnosis can impact sexual confidence and mental well-being. This is a novel and advanced resource for anyone in sexual health and cancer care fields.Oncosexology employs a multidisciplinary approach and specific techniques to address sexual dysfunction in cancer patients, while ethical considerations emphasize the importance of initiating discussions on sexuality and providing holistic care to address the needs of cancer patients.Discusses how choosing to monitor prostate cancer without immediate treatment affects sexual health, including potential psychological impacts and concerns about long-term effectsExamines the biological mechanisms leading to erectile dysfunction following radical pelvic surgery, including nerve damage, vascular changes, and hormonal alterationsPresents specific sexual health concerns and treatment considerations for gay and trans women diagnosed with prostate cancer

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the intersection of male and female reproductive and sexual health.  The text comprehensively discusses the evaluation and management of physical, genetic, and psychological causes of male and female sexual dysfunction. Discussion of treatment focuses on current medical and surgical psychosexual therapies in both the male and female. The book highlights erectile, ejaculatory, and orgasmic disorders in the male; desire, arousal and orgasmic disorders in the female; and an integrated approach to the couple. Lifestyle modifications through diet and exercise and optimization of anthropomorphic characteristics are also discussed, including a holistic approach to these disorders that goes beyond a focus on the genital system alone.         Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women: An Interdisciplinary Approach serves as a resource for physicians and researchers interested in sexual medicine seeking a comprehensive overview of the practice and novel research in the field.

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the art review of the intersection of male and female reproductive and sexual health.  The text comprehensively discusses the evaluation and management of physical, genetic, and psychological causes of male and female sexual dysfunction. Discussion of treatment focuses on current medical and surgical psychosexual therapies in both the male and female. The book highlights erectile, ejaculatory, and orgasmic disorders in the male; desire, arousal and orgasmic disorders in the female; and an integrated approach to the couple. Lifestyle modifications through diet and exercise and optimization of anthropomorphic characteristics are also discussed, including a holistic approach to these disorders that goes beyond a focus on the genital system alone.         Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women: An Interdisciplinary Approach serves as a resource for physicians and researchers interested in sexual medicine seeking a comprehensive overview of the practice and novel research in the field.

Psychiatry meets sexual medicine! This book explores the links between mental and sexual health and provides guidance for the treatment of the most common sexual problems.  The book fills the need of many clinicians and trainees who work in the field of psychiatry and sexual medicine. Offering comprehensive and clearly structured information, case presentations, and key messages this book focuses on sharing essential knowledge and skills of recognized experts in the field. Get inspired by the vivid interactions of psychiatry and sexual medicine and help your patients on their way to improved sexual health!

Psychiatry meets sexual medicine! This book explores the links between mental and sexual health and provides guidance for the treatment of the most common sexual problems.  The book fills the need of many clinicians and trainees who work in the field of psychiatry and sexual medicine. Offering comprehensive and clearly structured information, case presentations, and key messages this book focuses on sharing essential knowledge and skills of recognized experts in the field. Get inspired by the vivid interactions of psychiatry and sexual medicine and help your patients on their way to improved sexual health!