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Local and Systemic Inflammation in Localized, Provoked Vestibulodynia

Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2016
OBJECTIVE: To synthesize and critically evaluate all available evidence investigating whether localized, provoked vestibulodynia is associated with a specific inflammatory profile at both a local and a systemic level.
Chalmers, Jane (R18426), Madden, Victoria J., Hutchinson, Mark R., Moseley, G. Lorimer   +3 more
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Is there evidence for pelvic floor muscle relaxation training in nonneurogenic female bladder outlet obstruction?—A narrative review

Neurourology and Urodynamics, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 10-19, January 2025.
Abstract Introduction Functional bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in women is postulated to be caused by pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dyssynergia or increased tone. The aim of the present review was to investigate the effect of PFM relaxation training on PFM tone and female BOO symptoms.
Kari Bø
wiley   +1 more source

Update vulval dermatology – diagnostics and therapy

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 23, Issue 1, Page 65-86, January 2025.
Summary The vulva is a periorificial skin area and as such represents a transitional zone with unique functional and physiological characteristics. Knowledge of its anatomy is limited among both the general population and healthcare professionals, and unrealistic expectations of normal proportions are common.
Christine Brägelmann, Linn Wölber, Laura Susok, Waltraud Anemüller, Wiebke Prüßmann, Irina Ivanova, Dennis Niebel   +6 more
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Coping with provoked vestibulodynia in a relational context—A cluster analysis of coping patterns and their associations with relational cognitions and goals

European Journal of Pain, Volume 28, Issue 9, Page 1596-1606, October 2024.
Abstract Background Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a common pain condition, negatively impacting the relationships and sexual lives of sufferers. Women's coping behaviour has been associated with psychosexual outcomes, yet coping patterns in clinical PVD samples are unexplored, and it is not known how women's coping relates to their relational ...
Elin Ekholm, Linnéa Engman, Moniek M. ter Kuile, Ida K. Flink   +3 more
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Localized provoked vulvodynia as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease: rationale for a new line of research

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV), also called vulvar vestibulitis or provoked vestibulodynia, is a major cause of dyspareunia that severely impacts sexual health.
Jorma Paavonen, Robert C. Brunham
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Guided internet‐based acceptance and commitment therapy for provoked vestibulodynia: A randomized controlled trial

European Journal of Pain, Volume 28, Issue 7, Page 1185-1201, August 2024.
Abstract Background Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) causes suffering in many women's lives due to its impact on relationships, sexual functioning and functioning in other key domains. Objective Here, we report a randomized controlled trial conducted to examine whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a focus on values‐based exposure ...
Monica Buhrman, Hanna Hällström, Annika Fridén, Emma Kettis Moden, Gunnar Grahn, Maja Carlfjord, Camille Hjo, Nils Gasslander, Nina Bohm‐Starke, Lance M. McCracken   +9 more
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Mechanically Supporting Uterosacral Ligaments for the Relief of Provoked Vulvodynia: A Randomized Pilot Trial

Journal of Pain Research, 2021
Matan Schonfeld,1 Peter Petros,2 Jacob Bornstein1,3 1Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel; 2University of Western Australia School of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering, Perth, WA, Australia; 3Department of Obstetrics and ...
Schonfeld M, Petros P, Bornstein J
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Sensory pain characteristics of vulvodynia and their association with nociceptive and neuropathic pain: an online survey pilot study

PAIN Reports, 2019
. Objectives:. To evaluate self-reported sensory pain scores of women with generalized vulvodynia (GV) and provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), characterize pain phenotypes, and assess feasibility of using the Internet for recruitment and data collection among
Judith M. Schlaeger, Crystal L. Patil, Alana D. Steffen, Heather A. Pauls, Keesha L. Roach, Patrick D. Thornton, Dee Hartmann, William H. Kobak, Yingwei Yao, Marie L. Suarez, Tonda L. Hughes, Diana J. Wilkie   +11 more
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Vulvodynia: a consideration of clinical and methodological research challenges and recommended solutions

Journal of Pain Research, 2017
Serena Corsini-Munt,1 Kate M Rancourt,1 Justin P Dubé,1 Meghan A Rossi,1 Natalie O Rosen1,2 1Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada Abstract: Vulvodynia, an ...
Corsini-Munt S, Rancourt KM, Dubé JP, Rossi MA, Rosen NO   +4 more
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Long-Term Efficacy of Physical Therapy for Localized Provoked Vulvodynia

International Journal of Women's Health, 2021
Ola Jahshan-Doukhy,1 Jacob Bornstein2 1Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel; 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, IsraelCorrespondence: Jacob Bornstein Email mdjacob@gmail.comPurpose: The ...
Jahshan-Doukhy O, Bornstein J
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