Professor Dr. Astrid Højgaard

Biography

Astrid Ditte Højgaard is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aalborg University, specializing in sexology. She leads the Center for Sexology Research at the Sexological Centre, where she focuses on research related to sexual dysfunction and the psychological impacts of healthcare treatments on patients. Her esteemed background includes significant contributions to numerous publications in the field, with a growing interest in the intersection of endocrine therapy and sexual health among breast cancer survivors. Højgaard actively participates in academic and professional panels, contributing to discussions surrounding sexual health and dysfunction. Her research emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating sexual health issues that arise from clinical conditions and their treatments, making her a key figure in her field. Additionally, she is involved in external teaching engagements and has been a speaker at various public engagements aimed at raising awareness about sexual health issues. Through her extensive research and commitment to teaching, she has garnered recognition as an expert in sexology and its associated fields.

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