#13 Exploring Neuroproliferative Vestibulodynia the Intersection of Endometriosis, Vestibulodynia, and Painful Sex with Dr. Irwin Goldstein and Dr. Paul Yong

In today's episode, I talk with two exceptional physicians who are making significant strides in the field - Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a urologist based in San Diego, and Dr. Paul Yong, a distinguished researcher and physician from Vancouver, Canada. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of sexual medicine with Over the last seven years, I've had the privilege of collaborating with Dr. Goldstein, and more recently, Dr. Yong with his work in connecting endometriosis and vestibulodynia.

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Our focus for this episode is a subject that deeply intrigues me: dyspareunia, commonly known as painful sex, and its intricate connection to endometriosis and vestibulodynia. Dr. Yong and his team recently published their research findings in the Journal of Sexual Medicine Reviews, titled "Neuroproliferative dyspareunia in endometriosis and vestibulodynia.”

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Connect!

Dr. Irwin Goldstein: San Diego Sexual Medicine

Dr. Paul Yong: Twitter @DrPaulYong

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Get involved!

Dr. Yong is actively involved in research, and if you're intrigued, take the survey here: https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ldUZTFVAYSwhDg

If you're considering participation, here are the prerequisites:

1. Experiencing pain during sexual activity involving vaginal insertion for at least 3 months.

2. Engaged in such activity within the past 4 weeks.

3. Have a uterus and both ovaries.

4. Willingness to discuss sexual pain's impact on your life.

5. Aged 19 or older.

6. Fluent in English.

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