Ep. 44 Urology’s Role in Advancing Female Sexual Health with Dr. Kelly Casperson

In this episode, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist who specializes in women’s sexual health, to discuss the importance of education, therapy, and hormone replacement in female sexual health. They explore topics such as the role of estrogen and testosterone in women’s sexual desire, FDA-approved medications for hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and the importance of sex education and communication within relationships. They also highlight the topic of gender inequality in sexual health care delivery and the lack of clinical resources specifically tailored to women’s needs. In sum, they aim to provide a deeper understanding of female sexual health and offer strategies for practitioners to provide more effective care. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 05:53 - The Role of Urologists in Women’s Sexual Health 07:18 - The Importance of Communication in Addressing Sexual Dysfunction 10:23 - The Role of the Clitoris in Female Orgasm 19:52 - Understanding the Hormones Behind Female Sexual Desire 25:32 - The Misconceptions and Gender Bias Surrounding Hormones 26:04 - The Role of Testosterone in Menopause and Sexual Desire 30:02 - The Challenges of Commercially Available Testosterone Products 32:52 - Non-Hormonal Treatments for Low Libido 42:41 - The Importance of Referring to Sex Therapists and Other Resources --- RESOURCES Dr. Kelly Casperson’s Website https://kellycaspersonmd.com/ You Are Not Broken Podcast https://kellycaspersonmd.com/you-are-not-broken-podcast/ “You Are Not Broken” by Kelly Casperson https://kellycaspersonmd.com/you-are-not-broken-book/ “Magnificent Sex” by Peggy Kleinplatz https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Sex-Lessons-Extraordinary-Lovers/dp/0367181371 American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists https://www.aasect.org/