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Hester Pastoor is an active Researcher in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Erasmus MC (Erasmus Medical Center), Rotterdam. Her work bridges clinical gynecology, endocrinology, and sexual medicine with a focus on physiological and psychological aspects of sexual health.
Research Focus: Specializes in sexual function, satisfaction, and distress with emphasis on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), disorders of sex development (DSD), and endocrine comorbidities. Pioneering work on genital body image and vaginal pulse amplitude measurement. Key fingerprint topics include Sexual Function (100%), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (97%), and Sexual Health (61%).
Recent publications demonstrate strong methodological diversity: case-control studies on PCOS sexual response (2025), systematic reviews on transgender endometriosis (2024), and innovative Q-methodology in rheumatology sexual health. Research consistently addresses health inequalities and integrates physiological measurements with patient-reported outcomes.
Awards & Recognition: No specific awards documented in source materials, though research shows significant impact with multiple Scopus citations and Mendeley readership (18+ for transgender endometriosis review).
Collaborations: Extensive national/international networks visible through multi-institutional studies including Willebrand in the Netherlands (WiN) group and cross-specialty projects with rheumatology/hematology. Active in prospective cohort designs and meta-analytical approaches.
