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Neuroproliferative dyspareunia in endometriosis and vestibulodynia
Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2023Abstract Introduction Endometriosis is a common cause of deep dyspareunia, while provoked vestibulodynia is a common cause of superficial dyspareunia. The etiology of dyspareunia in both conditions is multifactorial and may include the role of local nerve growth (neurogenesis or neuroproliferation ...
Agnes N, Mwaura +3 more
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(085) Topical Capsaicin for Provoked Vestibulodynia
The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2023Abstract Introduction Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), occurs when pain is localized in the vulvar vestibule and triggered by any vestibular contact (sexual or otherwise). PVD is the most common form of vulvodynia and there is currently no approved treatment.
J Krapf +5 more
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Histopathologic Characteristics of Menopausal Vestibulodynia
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2013To assess whether premenopausal and postmenopausal vestibulodynia have different histologic features.We conducted a retrospective analysis of vestibulectomy specimens from 21 women with postmenopausal vestibulodynia and compared them with 88 premenopausal patients (42 primary, 46 secondary).
Catherine M, Leclair +3 more
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The Treatment of Provoked Vestibulodynia
The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2008To carry out a critical review of published studies concerning the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia.MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Cochrane were used to identify treatment studies published between January 1996 and December 2006. All studies published in English that dealt specifically with the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia were included in the ...
Tina, Landry +3 more
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Vulvar Pain Syndromes: Vestibulodynia
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 2006ABSTRACTChronic pain anywhere on the body can be debilitating and demoralizing. When the pain is associated with sexuality, it can erode self‐esteem and diminish relationships. Vestibulodynia (pain in the vulvar vestibule) is poorly understood and presents a clinical challenge to the provider.
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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 2015
Vulvodynia is a condition that affects approximately 8% to 12% of women during their lifetimes. Vulvar vestibulodynia (VVD), the most common form of this condition, is characterized by pain with touch at the vulvar vestibule and resulting entryway dyspareunia. Studies suggest a multifactorial etiology; hormonal effects, muscle dysfunction, personality,
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Vulvodynia is a condition that affects approximately 8% to 12% of women during their lifetimes. Vulvar vestibulodynia (VVD), the most common form of this condition, is characterized by pain with touch at the vulvar vestibule and resulting entryway dyspareunia. Studies suggest a multifactorial etiology; hormonal effects, muscle dysfunction, personality,
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(106) Hormonally-Mediated Vestibulodynia: A Chart Review
The Journal of Sexual Medicine, 2023Abstract Introduction The borders of the vestibule are Hart’s line laterally, hymen medially, frenulum of the clitoris anteriorly, and fourchette posteriorly. Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is characterized by severe burning pain in response to pressure localized to the vestibule.
A Drian +3 more
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Milnacipran in Provoked Vestibulodynia
Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 2015This study aimed to collect preliminary evidence on the efficacy of milnacipran in reducing pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) and to identify which patient characteristics predict treatment success.A 12-week open-label trial was conducted in 22 women with PVD. The Pain Rating Index of the McGill Pain Questionnaire was the primary outcome
Candace, Brown +5 more
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The Clinical Journal of Pain, 2017
Objectives: Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is an idiopathic vulvar pain condition characterized by burning pain at the vaginal opening in response to contact or pressure. Previous research has established some of the psychosocial difficulties experienced by these patients, but direct comparisons with other pain conditions are ...
Emma, Dargie +2 more
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Objectives: Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is an idiopathic vulvar pain condition characterized by burning pain at the vaginal opening in response to contact or pressure. Previous research has established some of the psychosocial difficulties experienced by these patients, but direct comparisons with other pain conditions are ...
Emma, Dargie +2 more
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Steroid receptor expression and morphology in provoked vestibulodynia
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2008This study was undertaken to survey the steroid receptor expression and morphology in the vulvar vestibular mucosa in women with provoked vestibulodynia.Fourteen patients and 25 controls without oral contraceptives were included. Vestibular biopsy specimens were obtained and analyzed by using immunohistochemistry, followed by computerized image ...
Ulrika, Johannesson +6 more
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