(033) Exploring the Link Between Autoimmune Disorders and Painful Sex in Ova-Having Bodies

Abstract Introduction Sexual pain in females is an increasingly relevant issue, presenting frequently offices of couple and sex therapists alike. A study 3,000 Americans ages 18 to 59 found that sexual dysfunction was more prevalent for women (43%) than men the same age group (31%), marker poor health directly related specifically (Laumann et al., 1999). multitude studies show a circular relationship amongst immune function, inflammation, activity. This sometimes becomes feedback loop from which occurs (Lorenz 2015). Additionally, important overlap between research autoimmunity around inflammation presence adverse childhood experiences (ACE’s), identification low socioeconomic status, education status (Basson, 2012; Khandker, 2011), making this problem potentially entire family system. Objectives 1: To attain understanding psychoneuroimmunology, autoimmunity, with as separate key factors. 2: begin tracing bidirectional influences mind-body interactions on both expression ova-having bodies. 3: conceptualize proposed comorbidity bodies why it systemic therapists. Methods The presenters examine review existing data literature fields psychology, medicine, therapy. Results Current supports connection chronic stress its effect system, stress’ those possessing ovarian reproductive systems during noticed tendency comorbid diagnosis autoimmune disease many individuals who present therapy experience intercourse. Conclusions Given disorders are prominent issues persons, provides new option clinical considerations when client disorder comes treatment. Knowing exists, informs encourages clinicians investigate if vice versa. Therapists can better assist emotional cognitive aspects sex. Both diagnoses correlated anxiety, depression, perfectionism, high/chronic levels. Whether help heal preventively or aid emotions after has been made, therapist aiding client’s diagnosis. Disclosure No.