Ladylift® non-ablative laser technology for the treatment of menopausal vestibulodynia and genitourinary syndrome [PDF]
Menopause Review, 2022 Introduction: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) affects up to 48% of pre-menopause women and up to 90% of menopausal women. Many menopausal women with dyspareunia have significant vestibular tenderness due to oestrogen deficiency, which increases
Guglielmo Stabile +3 more
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Treatment of Vestibulodynia with Submucosal Injections of IncobotulinumtoxinA into Targeted Painful Points: An Open-Label Exploratory Study [PDF]
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 +4 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Cannabidiol Plus Myrcene for the Treatment of Vestibulodynia: A Multi-Centric Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
BiomedicinesBackground/Objectives: Vestibulodynia is the prevalent form of vulvodynia, causing burning, irritation, rawness, and dyspareunia sensations. This sensory abnormality suggests sensitization to neuropathic pain.
Filippo Murina +6 more
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Preferred physical characteristics of lidocaine thin film for women with vestibulodynia [PDF]
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 +7 more
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Distinct neural signaling characteristics between fibromyalgia and provoked vestibulodynia revealed by means of functional magnetic resonance imaging in the brainstem and spinal cord [PDF]
Frontiers in Pain Research, 2023 IntroductionFibromyalgia and provoked vestibulodynia are two chronic pain conditions that disproportionately affect women. The mechanisms underlying the pain in these conditions are still poorly understood, but there is speculation that both may be ...
Gabriela Ioachim +9 more
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Effectiveness of Two Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Protocols in Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: Vestibulodynia (VBD) is the most common form of vulvodynia. Because VBD is a pain disorder, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) can be used as treatment.
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Localized provoked vulvodynia as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease: rationale for a new line of research [PDF]
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection MicrobiologyLocalized 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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Clinical Evidence Regarding Spermidine–Hyaluronate Gel as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy in Vestibulodynia Management [PDF]
PharmaceuticsBackground: Vestibulodynia (VBD) represents a summation and overlapping of trigger factors (infections, hormonal disturbances, allergies, genetic aspects, psychological vulnerability, and others) with broad individual variability.
Filippo Murina +9 more
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Understanding Patient Experiences of Vulvodynia Through Reddit: Qualitative Analysis [PDF]
JMIR InfodemiologyBackgroundVulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition affecting up to 25% of the US population. However, diagnosis and effective treatment remain elusive.
Aurora J Grutman +8 more
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Clinical impacts of botulinum toxin type A injections for provoked vestibulodynia: insights from randomized controlled trials [PDF]
BMC Women's HealthBackground Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a chronic vulvar pain condition often associated with pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity. Botulinum neurotoxin type A (BoNT-A), a neuromuscular transmission blocker, has been proposed as a potential treatment to
Zhengyu Gao +3 more
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