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Preferred physical characteristics of lidocaine thin film for women with vestibulodynia

Frontiers in Pain Research, 2023
IntroductionVestibulodynia (VBD) is the most common cause of sexual pain in the United States, affecting up to 15% of reproductive-aged women during their lifetime with limited treatment options.
R. Gina Silverstein, Martha Grace Cromeens, Caroline Rowland, Joseph A. Ogbansiegbe, Paul Mihas, S. Rahima Benhabbour, S. Rahima Benhabbour, Erin T. Carey   +7 more
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Women's Causal Beliefs About Their Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Ethnography. [PDF]

Pain Pract
ABSTRACT Introduction This study identified and synthesized the current qualitative literature on women's causal beliefs about their chronic pelvic pain. Methods Academic databases and relevant gray literature sources were searched from their inception to August 2025 with an English language limiter.
Ferencz GA, Mardon AK, Mitchell AM, Kumar S, Chalmers KJ.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Treatment of Vestibulodynia with Submucosal Injections of IncobotulinumtoxinA into Targeted Painful Points: An Open-Label Exploratory Study

Toxins, 2023
The studies carried out to date on vulvodynia treatment with botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT/A) have followed generic injection protocols and reported contradictory outcomes on its effects.
Paula Villa-Muñoz, Monica Albaladejo-Belmonte, Francisco J. Nohales-Alfonso, Jose Alberola-Rubio, Javier Garcia-Casado   +4 more
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“It's all my fault”: a qualitative study of how heterosexual couples experience living with vulvodynia

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 102, Issue 10, Page 1378-1389, October 2023., 2023
Heterosexual couples living with vulvodynia experience communication difficulties with partners, health professionals, and their social network. This sustains avoidance and endurance behavior, increasing pain and dysfunction over time and giving rise to feelings of powerlessness and loneliness.
Linn Myrtveit‐Stensrud, Gro Killi Haugstad, Silje Endresen Rème, Sidsel Louise Schaller, Karen Synne Groven   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Feasibility and acceptability of somatocognitive therapy in the management of women with provoked localized vestibulodynia—ProLoVe feasibility study

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2022
Background Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a prevalent chronic pain condition especially among young women. Pain is localized to the vulvar vestibule and is provoked by touch or pressure, such as penetrative intercourse.
Mette Bøymo Kaarbø, Kristine Grimen Danielsen, Gro Killi Haugstad, Anne Lise Ording Helgesen, Slawomir Wojniusz   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Association Between Partner Reactions to Chronic Pain and Pain-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Eur J Pain
ABSTRACT Background and Objective It has long been recognised that the social context, including partner relationships, can impact the chronic pain experience and pain outcomes. The goal of this systematic review is to analyse, appraise and integrate the current evidence regarding the relationships between partner reactions to chronic pain behaviours ...
Donohue GF, Meredith PJ, Strong J, Page L, Andrews NE.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Symptoms of complex pelvic pain: A survey in three cohorts of women

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 102, Issue 10, Page 1396-1408, October 2023., 2023
Many women in our study reported complex pelvic pain, and overlap with other pain‐related conditions, low mental health and past sexual assault was associated with high symptom burden. Those findings support taking a biopsychosocial approach to treating women who present with such complaints.
Cecilie Therese Hagemann, Siri Spetalen, Susan Saga, Ingvild Bratlie, Vilde Dons, Signe Nilssen Stafne   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators to adherence to mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for those with chronic conditions

British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 338-365, May 2023., 2023
Abstract Purpose Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can improve the lives of those with a chronic condition and psychological distress, however, high drop‐out rates limit benefits. MBCT might be a candidate treatment for this population if nonadherence can be overcome.
Eleanor Marks, Nima Moghaddam, Danielle De Boos, Sam Malins   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protocol for double-blind RCT of acupuncture for vulvodynia

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2022
Background: Vulvodynia, vulvar pain of unknown origin lasting at least 3 months, affects 7% of American women. Dyspareunia, its frequent companion, renders sexual intercourse virtually impossible.
Judith M. Schlaeger, Marie L. Suarez, Jennifer E. Glayzer, William H. Kobak, Monya Meinel, Alana D. Steffen, Larisa A. Burke, Heather A. Pauls, Yingwei Yao, Miho Takayama, Hiroyoshi Yajima, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Nobuari Takakura, David Foster, Diana J. Wilkie   +14 more
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Characteristics of women seeking care at a vulvar clinic: A study of 600 patients during a 17‐year period

JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page 73-79, March 2023., 2023
Abstract Background Symptoms from the vulva and vagina affect about one‐third of all women and have a negative influence both on sexual health and psychosocial well‐being. Research regarding vulvar diseases is sparse and there is a need for a better understanding of women seeking care for vulvar diseases.
Karolina Rosendahl, Alexander Shayesteh, Elisabet Nylander   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source