Recent advances in understanding provoked vestibulodynia [version 1; referees: 3 approved] [PDF]
F1000Research, 2016 Vulvodynia refers to pain in the vulva of at least 3 months’ duration in the absence of a recognized underlying cause. Provoked, localized vestibulodynia is the term used to describe superficial pain confined to the vulvar vestibule, provoked by touch ...
Ahinoam Lev-Sagie, Steven S. Witkin
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Annals of Medicine, 2022 Background Limited data are available to establish evidence-based management protocols for vestibulodynia (VBD), a chronic vulvar pain condition that affects approximately 14 million women in the U.S.
Erin T. Carey +13 more
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Provoked Vestibulodynia in Women with Pelvic Pain [PDF]
Sexual Medicine, 2019 Introduction: Pelvic pain and vulvar pain are common conditions in women. In this study, we sought to characterize the clinical picture of patients with concurrent pelvic pain and provoked vestibulodynia (PVD).
Carol Bao, BSc +8 more
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Health and socioeconomic well-being of women with endometriosis and provoked vestibulodynia: Longitudinal insights from Swedish registry data. [PDF]
PLoS ONEEndometriosis and provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) are prevalent pain conditions among women of reproductive age, significantly impacting their quality of life and psychological well-being.
Hanna Mühlrad +4 more
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Partner responses to pain among male partners of women with provoked vestibulodynia—a cross-sectional study [PDF]
PAIN Reports. Introduction:. Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a prevalent persistent pain disorder, localized to the vulva, not only affecting the sexual health of women suffering from it but also of their partners.
Linn Myrtveit-Stensrud +7 more
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Provoked vestibulodynia: current perspectives
International Journal of Women's Health, 2017 Helen Henzell,1,2 Karen Berzins,1,3 Jennifer P Langford4 1Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Carlton, 2Action Centre, Family Planning Victoria, Melbourne, 3Dermatology/Vulval Conditions Clinic, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, 4Clifton Hill ...
Henzell H, Berzins K, Langford JP
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Immune activation enhances epithelial nerve growth in provoked vestibulodynia [PDF]
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016 BACKGROUND: Provoked vestibulodynia manifests as allodynia of the vulvar vestibular mucosa. The exact mechanisms that result in altered pain sensation are unknown.
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Does One Measure Fit All? The Role of Experimentally Induced Pain Tests in the Assessment of Women with Provoked Vestibular Pain [PDF]
International Journal of Women's HealthAhinoam Lev-Sagie,1 Nosaiba Rayan-Gharra,2 Hadas Allouche-Kam,3 Michal Granot2 1Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Clalit Health Organization, Jerusalem, Israel; 2Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa,
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Combining Acmella oleracea and Boswellia serrata extracts: a novel pharmacological approach in inflammatory vestibulodynia [PDF]
Frontiers in PharmacologyVulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulvar area, often resulting in significant discomfort and a reduced quality of life. Current treatments for vulvodynia are limited, and there is a need for more effective therapeutic options ...
Antimo Fusco +11 more
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Provoked Vestibulodynia and Topical Treatment: A New Option [PDF]
Healthcare, 2022 Background: Provoked vestibulodynia is commonly associated with dyspareunia and affects 7% to 15% of women. This pathology has major implications on sexual function and quality of life, and several types of treatments are available for its management ...
Antoci, Graziana +4 more
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