What is the role of psychology in pelvic pain management? A biopsychosocial approach.

What is the role of psychology in pelvic pain management? A biopsychosocial approach.

This episode will focus on how psychology fits within understanding and treating genito-pelvic pain penetration disorder (GPPPD), aka vaginismus and dyspareunia. We explore biological/physical, psychological, and environmental (social/contextual) factors and discuss its importance for all three areas to be addressed in a treatment plan.


SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠https://www.thesensatespace.com/POD11⁠


FREE GUIDE FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS: ⁠⁠https://thesensatespace.com/empowered/⁠⁠ (for people with anxiety + pain with pap smear and similar).


STICKERS + HELPFUL THINGS: ⁠⁠https://thesensatespace.com/shop/⁠⁠


IMPORTANT:

This is a psychology podcast about vaginismus and other pelvic and sexual pain disorders, and related issues (genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, dyspareunia, vulvodynia, painful intercourse, gynaecological pain, sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain) for the purpose of education and collaboration; it’s not therapy or medical advice. Information is general in nature and does not replace individualised assessment or treatment advice. Please seek professional support tailored to your specific needs. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see our ⁠⁠About⁠⁠ page for more information.


Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(12)

Dismissed at the doctor’s office? Here’s how to self-advocate using DBT techniques (pelvic pain healthcare)

Dismissed at the doctor’s office? Here’s how to self-advocate using DBT techniques (pelvic pain healthcare)

Learn how to effectively advocate for yourself in healthcare settings when seeking help for pelvic and sexual pain conditions like vaginismus and endometriosis. Discover the DEARMAN technique and brok...

26 Jun 202415min

Top myths about genito-pelvic pain (GPPPD; vaginismus, dyspareunia)

Top myths about genito-pelvic pain (GPPPD; vaginismus, dyspareunia)

Join us as we dispel common myths about genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, a pelvic and sexual pain condition encompassing vaginismus and dyspareunia.  SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠https://www.thesensatespace....

1 Mai 20243min

6 Tips for Managing Sexual Pain Symptoms

6 Tips for Managing Sexual Pain Symptoms

Psychologist provides six tips for managing symptoms of sexual pain conditions such as vaginismus (/GPPPD), dyspareunia, endometriosis. SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠https://www.thesensatespace.com/POD9⁠ FREE GUIDE ...

24 Apr 20246min

How common is genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder? aka vaginismus + dyspareunia

How common is genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder? aka vaginismus + dyspareunia

Is it common? What are the other factors that impact? This episode is a super-short snapshot of recent research into the prevalence of GPPPD (aka vaginismus/dyspareunia). SHOWNOTES: ⁠⁠https://www.t...

17 Apr 20244min

Sexual pain myths: Top 5 pieces of bad advice for vaginismus

Sexual pain myths: Top 5 pieces of bad advice for vaginismus

Have you been told to "just relax" or "have a glass of wine?". Yup, that's not helpful - and we talk about why (and more) in this episode about the harmful myths surrounding genito-pelvic pain disorde...

10 Apr 20248min

What does that mean? Unpacking jargon in pelvic pain care

What does that mean? Unpacking jargon in pelvic pain care

In this episode, we discuss: Common terms used in pelvic and sexual pain treatment (demystifying medical jargon!) Definitions and explanations of terms like dyspareunia, vaginismus, GPPPD, vestibul...

3 Apr 20246min

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Building Your Pelvic Pain Treatment Team

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Building Your Pelvic Pain Treatment Team

Feeling stuck with your progress? Wondering what your option for pelvic pain treatment support might be? In this episode we discuss: The importance of a team approach in treating pelvic and sexual ...

27 Mar 20247min

Populært innen Helse

fastlegen
rss-gukild-johaug
hvordan-har-du-det-mann
psykodrama
lydartikler-fra-aftenposten
leger-om-livet
rss-skravla-gar
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
bak-fasaden-en-reise-i-livet-med-sykepleier-ine
rss-garne-damer
foreldreradet
morten-ramm-lar-kakla-ga-til-du-sovner
hjernesterk
g-punktet
klimaks
rss-loping-for-nybegynnere
rss-kunsten-a-leve
helsetipspodden
treningsprat
kjed-deg-i-sovn-verdens-kjedeligste-podcast