Female sexual pain
This is an advanced course that assumes you can do a vaginal exam, are actually working in this area and have done assessments.
Studies have shown that female sexual dysfunction involving sexual pain affects up to 46% of the female population. The pain can impact a woman psychologically and financially, as well as their relationships and sense of self. Female sexual pain therefore requires appropriate biopsychosocial assessment and management.
At least 50% of the course content is underpinned by research to support the terminology, assessment protocols and treatment options. The focus of the course is to enable participants to understand and identify common types of female sexual pain. There will be further emphasis on safe external and internal assessment, which will require active participation from course attendees. Case studies will assist in bringing the concepts, assessment skills and treatment techniques together to develop a management strategy for women experiencing sexual pain.
Studies have shown that female sexual dysfunction involving sexual pain affects up to 46% of the female population. The pain can impact a woman psychologically and financially, as well as their relationships and sense of self. Female sexual pain therefore requires appropriate biopsychosocial assessment and management.
At least 50% of the course content is underpinned by research to support the terminology, assessment protocols and treatment options. The focus of the course is to enable participants to understand and identify common types of female sexual pain. There will be further emphasis on safe external and internal assessment, which will require active participation from course attendees. Case studies will assist in bringing the concepts, assessment skills and treatment techniques together to develop a management strategy for women experiencing sexual pain.
Learning outcomes
- Understand female pelvic anatomy and pain concepts specific to female sexual pain with application of the pelvic anatomy concepts in the internal and external assessment practical sessions
- Understand the concept of the female sexual response
- Identify common sexual pain conditions – such as genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder (vaginismus and dyspareunia), overactive pelvic floor muscles and vulvodynia
- Complete an initial assessment of a client with female sexual pain and plan a follow-up treatment – sample assessment and screening forms in the manual
- Identify and implement treatments appropriate for the management of female sexual pain.
Prerequisites
- This course is only available to qualified and AHPRA registered physiotherapists.
- Basic understanding of female pelvic anatomy and pain concepts.
- Previous experience with conducting an internal vaginal examination.
Presenters
Eileen Lavis
Eileen graduated from The University of Sydney in 1993 with her degree in Physiotherapy. Eileen completed the Post Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation) at Melbourne University in 2002. Eileen is the owner of Complete Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy which is a Physiotherapy practice solely focused on continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation for men, women, and children. Additionally educational workshops for health care professionals related to continence and pelvic floor rehabilitation are provided by Complete Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy. Eileen also lectures at The University of Newcastle and supervises undergraduate Physiotherapy and Midwifery students. Eileen lectures for The Australian Physiotherapy Association. Eileen has provided book reviews for journals and presents at community, post-graduate educational events and conferences. Eileen was awarded The Continence Foundation of Australia Graduate Certificate in Continence Promotion and Management scholarship 2013 and The Continence Foundation of Australia 2008 National Conference Scholarship.
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