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Diagnosis Criteria for Female Sexual Issues

Tuesday, January 26th, 2027   12:00 PM EST -3:00 PM EST
Wafaa MF Eltantawy
$59.99

This class provides IAPST credits which are eligible for credits toward Certification as a Sex Therapist.  See iapst.org/certification

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This workshop provides a structured overview of DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria for female sexual dysfunctions, with emphasis on diagnostic distinctions and clinical challenges. Through case vignettes, role-play, and group activities, participants will strengthen their ability to identify diagnostic features, consider differential diagnoses, and evaluate patient context. Special attention is given to low desire, orgasmic difficulties, and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder, as well as co-morbidities and referral considerations.

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About the Presenter

Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy is a Gynaecologist who specialised in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. She is also a certified Psychosexual Therapist, a Supervisor and a Fellow of the Association of psychosexual therapists (IAPST). She is also the vice president of the IAPST and the vice president of EMFeSH ( WAS). Dr Eltantawy is the clinical lead for the psychosexual clinic in Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. She is a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and Supervisor . She is an ATSAC Accredited Sex Addiction Therapist.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Differentiate between DSM-5 and ICD-11 criteria for female sexual dysfunctions, including interest/arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder.
  2. Apply diagnostic frameworks to case vignettes by identifying key features, evaluating differential diagnoses, and considering patient context and distress.
  3. Integrate psychological, relational, and medical perspectives into assessment, and recognize when referral for medical evaluation is clinically appropriate.

Agenda:

(15 min) — Welcome & Learning Objectives

Overview of the workshop: DSM-5 & ICD-11 frameworks for female sexual dysfunctions.

Icebreaker activity: “Diagnostic Bingo” — learners are given terms (e.g., low desire, pain, distress) and must identify whether they’re diagnostic features.


(30 min) — Segment 1: Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder

Teaching content:

DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (duration, frequency, distress requirement).

ICD-11 conceptualisation and differences.

Guided discussion: What challenges do clinicians face distinguishing between low desire as normal variation vs. pathological?

Mini-case vignette: Learners identify whether criteria are met.


(30 min) — Segment 2: Female Orgasmic Disorder

Teaching content:

Key criteria (marked delay, infrequency, absence, or reduced intensity).

Exclusion factors (relationship distress, inadequate stimulation, cultural context).

Activity: In pairs, learners role-play therapist–supervisee conversations about assessing orgasm difficulties.


(10 min) — Short Break


(30 min) — Segment 3: Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD)

Teaching content:

DSM-5 combined vaginismus & dyspareunia into GPPPD.

Criteria: difficulties with penetration, marked pain, fear/anxiety, tensing/tightening of pelvic floor muscles.

Activity: Small groups map which symptoms belong under “physical/medical,” “psychological,” or “relational” categories.


(30 min) — Segment 4: Sexual Dysfunction — Differential Diagnosis & Co-Morbidities

Teaching content:

Distinguishing sexual dysfunction from depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship problems.

Medical factors (endocrine, hormonal, gynaecological conditions).

Guided discussion: When should therapists refer on for medical investigation?


(25 min) — Segment 5: Applying Criteria in Practice

Case study carousel:

Learners rotate through short written vignettes of patients presenting with different issues.

For each, they must:

Identify if DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria are met.

List differential diagnoses.

Consider patient distress and context.

Group debrief.


(10 min) — Wrap-Up & Reflection

Recap main diagnostic categories.

Q&A.

Learners complete feedback and one takeaway learning point.

This workshop offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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