Dr. Irwin Goldstein is Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital, the Secretary of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, a former President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and a Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of California at San Diego.
Dr. Goldstein has been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970s. His specialties include penile microvascular bypass surgery, surgery for dyspareunia, physiologic investigation of sexual function in men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction in men and women.
Dr. Goldstein holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from Brown University, with an honors thesis in biomedical engineering. In 1975, he graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine in his hometown of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was on the faculty of Boston University School of Medicine for 25 years where he was Professor of Urology and Gynecology and founding Director of the former Institute for Sexual Medicine at BUSM.
Dr. Goldstein is currently President of The Institute for Sexual Medicine, Inc., a charitable corporation for education and research in the field. He is a board member of the International Society for Sexual Medicine and a member of the International Academy of Sex Research, the American Urological Association, the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists, and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease. Dr. Goldstein is a 2009 winner of the Gold Medal awarded by the World Association for Sexual Health in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the field.
His long and highly-regarded career has also included authoring more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive years of funding by the National Institutes of Health in this area. He is Editor-in Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, its regional affiliate societies, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.
Dr. Golstein introduces himself and describes vulvodynia, a condition characterized by chronic vulvar pain.
March 11, 2010 - 10:08am
Dr. Goldstein recalls the newly recognized health benefits associated with sexual activity.
March 11, 2010 - 9:54am
Dr. Goldstein provides advice for women who are afraid to speak with their doctors about the sexual problems they are experiencing.
February 24, 2010 - 1:28pm
Dr. Goldstein describes LibiGel, a hormonal treatment to help women with sexual problems, and why women with menopause may be interested.
February 24, 2010 - 1:07pm
Dr. Goldstein recalls the symptoms associated with vulvodynia and describes the numerous ways this condition is treated that include oral and topical medications, pelvic floor therapy, hormonal ...
February 24, 2010 - 12:44pm
Dr. Goldstein explains if all sexual pains a woman experiences are referred to as vulvodynia.
February 24, 2010 - 11:53am
Dr. Goldstein describes why lubricant use does not negatively affect a woman's sexual health, but it is still important for her to discover the cause of vaginal dryness during sexual intercourse.
February 24, 2010 - 11:42am
Dr. Goldstein explains if vulvodynia is a sexual condition experts have been researching and recalls one of the government agency responsible for distributing research grants.
February 24, 2010 - 11:25am
Dr. Goldstein explains if women can prevent vulvodynia and why taking hormonal birth control pills and family history increase the risk for this condition.
February 24, 2010 - 11:06am
Dr. Goldstein recalls the medication currently available to help a woman treat her sexual health problem.
February 24, 2010 - 10:02am
Dr. Goldstein describes hypoactive sexual desire disorder and discusses the available treatments.
October 5, 2009 - 3:27pm
Dr. Goldstein discusses the latest research being conducted on women's sexual health.
October 5, 2009 - 3:06pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein shares three tips for a healthy sexual function.
October 5, 2009 - 2:53pm
Dr. Goldstein explains what women should know about the G-Spot.
October 5, 2009 - 2:41pm
Dr. Goldstein discusses how a healthy sex life is important to a woman's overall health.
October 5, 2009 - 2:18pm
Dr. Goldstein explains how a woman can tell if she has a sexual dysfunction.
October 5, 2009 - 2:07pm
Dr. Goldstein explains how anti-depressants can have an effect on a woman's sexual function.
October 5, 2009 - 2:00pm
Dr. Goldstein describes the available treatments for women with sexual dysfunction.
October 5, 2009 - 1:55pm
Dr. Goldstein discusses what gynecologic cancer patients should know about their sexual health.
October 5, 2009 - 1:39pm
Dr. Goldstein explains if Viagra® can be used to treat sexual dysfunction in women.
October 5, 2009 - 1:02pm
Sexual health expert Dr. Goldstein from San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital explains his current theory on sexual dysfunction.
August 15, 2008 - 5:14pm
Dr. Goldstein how should a woman advocate for herself to improve her sexual health? Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 ...
August 15, 2008 - 5:02pm
Listen to sexual health expert Dr. Irwin Goldstein from San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital discuss the sexual health issues created by hysterectomies.
August 15, 2008 - 4:36pm
Sexual health expert Dr. Goldstein from San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital answers the question, "What affects does menopause have on a woman's sexual health?"
August 15, 2008 - 4:23pm
Dr. Goldstein explains how Dopamine Fits in with all of the pharmacology strategies. Dr. Irwin Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 ...
August 15, 2008 - 3:56pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, explains how diet and exercise can affect women' s sexual health. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 ...
August 15, 2008 - 2:53pm
Hear Dr. Irwin Goldstein answer the question, "How Can Partners Help Each Other In Their Overall Sexual Health?" Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual ...
August 15, 2008 - 2:35pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, explains if there's a difference in sexual health for women who've had a hysterectomy and their ovaries removed compared to women who've had a hysterectomy and their ...
August 15, 2008 - 2:21pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, explores why sexual health problems are often ignored by women. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive ...
August 15, 2008 - 2:10pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, explains the most common sexual health problems for women. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive years ...
August 15, 2008 - 1:27pm
Meet Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, and listen to him address the main issues facing women today regarding their sexual health. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of ...
August 15, 2008 - 1:07pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, explains what he says to woman who are too private to seek help to improve their sexual health. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual ...
August 15, 2008 - 12:45pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, explains 17 beta-Estradiol. Dr. Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive years of funding by the National ...
August 15, 2008 - 12:34pm
Listen as Dr. Goldstein explains what treatments are available for a woman's sexual health. Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, ...
August 15, 2008 - 11:42am
Find out what Dr. Irwin Goldstein, says women should read if they want to learn about their sexual health? Dr. Irwin Goldstein, MD, has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual ...
August 15, 2008 - 11:24am
Dr. Goldstein explains why sexual health is such a frustrating subject to discuss. Dr. Irwin Goldstein has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 ...
August 15, 2008 - 11:09am
Dr. Goldstein explains what women should know about Viagra for women & its availability. Get help at the San Diego Sexual Medicine At Alvarado Hospital.
March 21, 2008 - 4:42pm
Sexual health expert Dr. Goldstein from San Diego Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital explains if hypothyroidism causes labia atrophy.
March 21, 2008 - 4:39pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, San Diego Sexual Medicine At Alvarado Hospital answers the question whether there are advantages of testosterone besides improving your sexual desire.
March 21, 2008 - 4:23pm
San Diego’s Sexual Medical expert Irwin Goldstein, MD explains where sexual medicine is headed.
March 21, 2008 - 4:09pm
Dr. Goldstein, San Diego Sexual Medicine At Alvarado Hospital explains what sex steroids are and how the vagina reacts when women have low levels of testosterone.
March 21, 2008 - 3:11pm
Dr. Irwin Goldstein, Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine At Alvarado Hospital introduces himself and discusses how many satisfying sexual experiences a woman should have each month.
March 21, 2008 - 2:56pm
