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Motor Function and Perception of Health in Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia [PDF]

The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2019
Abstract Background Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a prevalent and disabling condition in women that may be associated with reduced quality of life and impairment of physical functioning. Aim To investigate whether women with PVD ...
Næss, Ingrid, Frawley, Helena C., Bø, Kari   +2 more
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Vulvodynia – a multidisciplinary problem

Бюллетень сибирской медицины, 2020
This literature review is devoted to the problem of vulvodynia. The article summarizes information about the etiology and pathogenetic factors of this syndrome, touches the aspects of diagnosis and treatment of this form of chronic genital pain.
K. R. Bakhtiyarov, P. V. Budanov, V. A. Pronina, E. V. Virivskaia   +3 more
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The ACTIV Study: Acupuncture Treatment in Provoked Vestibulodynia

The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2010
ABSTRACT Introduction Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a distressing genital pain condition affecting 12% of women. Treatment modalities vary and although vestibulectomy has the highest efficacy rates, it is usually not a first-line option.
Stephanie, Curran, Lori A, Brotto, Harris, Fisher, Gail, Knudson, Trevor, Cohen   +4 more
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Double-blind acupuncture needles: a multi-needle, multi-session randomized feasibility study

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2018
Background Efficacy of acupuncture is difficult to demonstrate without a feasible double-blind milieu. Double-blind acupuncture needles have been validated in single session protocols with one or two needles but not been tested in a protocol requiring ...
Judith M. Schlaeger, Nobuari Takakura, Hiroyoshi Yajima, Miho Takayama, Alana D. Steffen, Elizabeth M. Gabzdyl, Robyn A. Nisi, Kathleen McGowan Gruber, Jason M. Bussell, Diana J. Wilkie   +9 more
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Exploring Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression in Female Patients With Provoked Vulvodynia With Associated Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction

Sexual Medicine, 2020
Introduction: Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition with potential associated factors, including musculoskeletal and psychosocial components. Aim: This study explores the prevalence of pain-related anxiety and depression in women with provoked ...
Vaishnavi Govind, MS, Jill M. Krapf, MD, MEd, Leia Mitchell, MS, Karissa Barela, MS, Hillary Tolson, BS, Jaqueline Casey, CNA, Andrew T. Goldstein, MD   +6 more
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Efficacy of high doses of Botulinum toxin A for treating provoked vestibulodynia [PDF]

British Journal of Dermatology, 2011
Provoked vestibulodynia is difficult to treat. The beneficial effects of botulinum toxin A are being considered because of the muscular anomalies observed in this pathology.To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia.Patients aged between 18 and 60 years presenting with provoked vestibulodynia (according to
F, Pelletier, B, Parratte, S, Penz, J-P, Moreno, F, Aubin, P, Humbert   +5 more
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Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD): An Overview of Current Terminology, Etiology, and Treatment

University of Ottawa Journal of Medicine, 2017
Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder (GPPPD) is a relatively new diagnostic category of female sexual dysfunction, which was introduced during the release of the DSM-5 in 2013. GPPPD reflects the combination of two previous categories of female sexual
Celine Conforti
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The clinical value of EMG and SSEP in diagnosing chronic pelvic pain syndrome; a systematic review

Pain Practice, Volume 25, Issue 4, April 2025.
Abstract Background Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is pain in the region of the lower pelvis for three months or longer. Which is often accompanied by complaints of organ systems in the lower abdomen. CPPS is often a subjective diagnosis where electrodiagnostic tests are recommended as a supplement in defining a diagnosis. Objective Synthesize the
M. C. Wissing, S. E. I. van der Wal, S. Bongarts, J. Aarnink, K. J. B. Notten, S. M. J. van Kuijk, A. H. D. M. Dam, K. C. P. Vissers, K. B. Kluivers, N. van Alfen   +9 more
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Immune activation enhances epithelial nerve growth in provoked vestibulodynia [PDF]

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016
Provoked vestibulodynia manifests as allodynia of the vulvar vestibular mucosa. The exact mechanisms that result in altered pain sensation are unknown. Recently, we demonstrated the presence of secondary lymphoid tissue, which is the vestibule-associated lymphoid tissue in the vestibular mucosa, and showed that this tissue becomes activated in provoked
Tommola, Paivi, Unkila-Kallio, Leila, Paetau, Anders, Meri, Seppo, Kalso, Eija, Paavonen, Jorma   +5 more
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Biopsychosocial Approaches for the Management of Female Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Volume 132, Issue 3, Page 266-277, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Background/Objective Current guidelines recommend biopsychosocial‐informed treatment for chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The objective of this systematic review was to describe the available biopsychosocial approaches for the treatment of CPP, and the outcomes reported, to understand how guideline‐recommended treatments can be applied.
Selina Johnson, Alison Bradshaw, Rebecca Bresnahan, Emma Evans, Katie Herron, Dharani K. Hapangama   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source