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Recent research distinguishes between squirting, female ejaculation, and coital incontinence, though these terms are often used interchangeably in common parlance.

Sexual dysfunction negatively affects mental health, vitality, and social functioning, with an impact on quality of life comparable to chronic back pain or diabetes.

The study found that psychosocial factors had the most significant impact on postmenopausal women’s quality of life, with 26.6% of participants reporting accomplishing less than usual.

Stellate ganglion block reduces vasomotor symptom frequency by 4-90% in clinical trials, offering a potential non-hormonal option for women with severe symptoms refractory to conservative care.

Postpartum OCD affects 2-24% of new mothers, often manifesting as intrusive thoughts of infant harm accompanied by compulsive checking behaviors.

The 2024 U.S. SPR emphasizes the paramount importance of personal autonomy in contraceptive decision-making, particularly in light of historical and ongoing contraceptive coercion and reproductive mistreatment in the United States.