Female Sexual Pain Disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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ID10219351
AuthorsBarbara M LoFrisco (University of South Florida, corresponding author)
Year2011
Volume48
Issue6
Pages573-579
Publication date2011-11-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Journal of Sex Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-4499 • E-ISSN: 1559-8519
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00224499.2010.540682
PMID21184338
OpenAlexW2077909272
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited17

Female sexual pain disorders are prevalent and have a deleterious effect on women's well-being. Because there are psychological elements to this pain, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be a viable treatment alternative, particularly when compared to more physically invasive treatments such as surgery or medication. This article provides a critical analysis of research studies in this area by evaluating each study in detail, identifying gaps in the research base, and providing directions for future study. For the most part, all of the studies reviewed in this article found CBT to be effective. However, CBT modalities with minimal therapist direction or interaction were found to be problematic. In addition, there may be other noninvasive treatment types that are equally or more effective, such as biofeedback or supportive psychotherapy

Biofeedback · Cognition · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Cognitive therapy · Modalities · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Sex therapy · Sexual dysfunction · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments · Psychology · Sexual function and dysfunction studies

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