Medical Approaches to Female Sexual Dysfunction with Dr Lesley Yee

About

Many female patients present with a complex interplay of psychological and physical sexual issues. Historically, clinical practice tended to view the treatment of female concerns as primarily psychologically based. However, the rise in medical options for managing male sexual dysfunction has sparked greater interest in the medical side of managing Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD).

This presentation provides an overview of the categories of FSD and examines the role of medical management and treatment options for each. While holistic care requires consideration of broader psychosexual issues alongside any physical treatment, this session concentrates specifically on the medical management strategies available to clinicians.

Presenter

Dr Lesley Yee is a sexual health physician and medical psychotherapist currently in private practice. With over 30 years of specialised experience in sexual health, she has worked as a clinician and educator for Family Planning NSW, the Australian Centre for Sexual Health, and the Royal North Shore Hospital Gynaecology Clinic. Dr Yee is a recognised specialist in both female and male sexual issues with a special interest in trauma-based therapy, particularly sexual trauma. Her dual background allows her to bring both a psychosexual and medical understanding to her work, aiming to practise from a holistic viewpoint within a biopsychosocial framework.