Dr. Michael L. Krychman
Invest In Your Sexual Health
Helping patients and their partners overcome sexual health challenges and experience a higher quality of physical intimacy.
Dr. Michael L. Krychman
Dr. Krychman is a clinical health professor at the University of California Irvine, where he maintains a clinical practice of complex gynecology at the Ann’s Center, a High Risk Breast and Ovarian cancer center. He specializes in cancer survivorship, vulvar disease, and comprehensive care those with chronic disease and focuses on quality-of-life concerns. He is a thought leader, Fem Tech expert, medical and scientific advisor, and executive board member. He is the CEO and founder of KMD consulting.
His special interests include menopausal health, hormone therapy, sexual pain disorders, loss of libido, chronic medical illness, in addition to medical devices and their impact on female sexual function.
He is a well-known speaker who is featured locally, nationally, and internationally. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been featured in many scientific journals and lay magazines.
He was the creator of the recent WISH Initiative (Women’ Initiative on Sexual Health: www.yourvoiceyourwish.com) and the 2013 recipient of the WISH Outstanding Achievement award given by The International Society for The Study of Women’s Sexual Health. He is currently the chairman for the professional medical advisory board for the Patty Brisben Foundation.
Dr. Michael Krychman is a Board Certified OBGYN, certified Sexual counselor and an author of seven books, including the newest release The Sexual Spark, co-authors with Dr. Alyssa Dweck. Other books include: 100 Questions & Answers for Women Living with Cancer: A Practical Guide to Female Cancer Survivorship has been recently published, 100 Questions and Answers about Women’s Sexual Wellness and Vitality and Breast Cancer Sexuality, Sensuality, and Intimacy
Dr. Krychman has been featured on the Today Show and in the New York Times, US News, World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Health Magazine, and many others. He was named one of Orange County Top Doctors for 6 years, as Orange County Physician of Excellence by Orange Coast Magazine in Survivorship, Sexual Medicine and Menopause.
What is Sexual Medicine?
Sexual medicine is concerned with human sexuality and its disorders. Taking physical, psychological, social, individual and couple dimensions into account, sexual medicine attempts to improve sexual health through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
The impact of other medical conditions and/or their treatments on sexual function and physical intimacy are also included in this branch of medicine
How Common Are Women’s Sexual Problems?
If you are a woman experiencing sexual symptoms, it’s important to realize that you are not alone.
Nearly half of all post-pubertal women in the U.S., as well as the vast majority of peri- and post-menopausal women, experience sexual symptoms that reduce their desire for physical intimacy. This high prevalence is partially due to the hormone fluctuations that women undergo, but there are many other factors that can impact sexual health.
Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression, and even the medications used to treat these conditions can interfere with sexual response. Ironically, even birth control pills may have a negative effect.
Common Sexual Complaints
- Loss of sexual desire – often due to hormonal changes, medical conditions and treatments, depression, stress, and fatigue.
- Inability to become aroused – often due to insufficient vaginal lubrication, inadequate stimulation, and blood flow disorders.
- Lack of orgasm – often due to insufficient stimulation, certain chronic illnesses, and medications.
- Painful intercourse (dyspareunia) – due to inflammation (vaginitis), poor lubrication, presence of scar tissue, and endometriosis.
- Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia, and chronic vulvar burning –often due to infections, allergic reactions or unknown causes.
Media Appearances…
Love, Sweat, and Tears
Death, taxes, and menopause are unavoidable facts of life. LOVE, SWEAT & TEARS is a groundbreaking, inspiring, and humorous look at a long-taboo subject that will impact both women and men during their lifetimes. Filled with humor, insight, and important medical information, this essential documentary includes interviews with renowned medical experts, like Dr Michael Krychman ,comedians like Joan Rivers in her last screen appearance, and spiritual leaders such as Dr. Michael Beckwith. On a mission to de-stigmatize menopause, Dr. Pam takes a sex-positive approach, encouraging women to keep romance alive and enjoy intimacy long after the flow is gone.
Sexual Problems a Silent Epidemic - Interview With Dr. Mache Seibel
Dr. Michael Krychman, Gynecologist and world-renowned specialist in sexual health, discusses the history of female sexual dysfunction, what causes it, why it often goes unreported, and how Viveve has helped his clients reignite sexual sensation and satisfaction – no pain, no downtime!
‘Low-T’ Drugs Raise Medical Questions
Dr. Krychman on the ‘Today’ Show
In the past year, drug companies have spent more than $100 million marketing low-testosterone, or low-T, drug treatments, but Consumer Reports’ medical experts are saying the benefits of the drugs may not outweigh the risks. TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie reports and Dr. Michael Krychman comments on the drug.