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Mucosal versus muscle pain sensitivity in provoked vestibulodynia

Journal of Pain Research, 2015
Kathryn Witzeman,1 Ruby HN Nguyen,2 Alisa Eanes,3 Sawsan As-Sanie,4 Denniz Zolnoun51Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, 2Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis ...
Witzeman K, Nguyen RHN, Eanes A, As-Sanie S, Zolnoun D   +4 more
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Role of Gynecologic Findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Consensus. [PDF]

Neurourol Urodyn
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the role of gynecologic findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) by reviewing current international guidelines and identifying relevant gynecologic co‐morbidities. Methods This consensus statement was developed through a systematic four‐phase process: (1) comprehensive literature review across ...
Sullivan ME, El Haraki A, Padoa A, Vincent K, Whitmore KE, Cervigni M.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Botulinum toxin for provoked vestibulodynia. [PDF]

Cochrane Database Syst Rev
Kim S, Paliakkara JJ, Schmutz J, Watanabe N.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Clodronate Treatment Prevents Vaginal Hypersensitivity in a Mouse Model of Vestibulodynia

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2022
IntroductionImproved understanding of vestibulodynia pathophysiology is required to develop appropriately targeted treatments. Established features include vulvovaginal hyperinnervation, increased nociceptive signalling and hypersensitivity.
Joel Castro, Joel Castro, Andrea M. Harrington, Andrea M. Harrington, Fariba Chegini, Dusan Matusica, Nick J. Spencer, Stuart M. Brierley, Rainer V. Haberberger, Christine M. Barry   +9 more
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Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies

Pharmaceuticals, 2022
Background: Vulvodynia is defined in this international consensus as persistent vulvar pain that occurs for >3 months without an identifiable cause and with several potential associated factors.
Lucia Merlino, Luca Titi, Francesco Pugliese, Giulia D’Ovidio, Roberto Senatori, Carlo Della Rocca, Maria Grazia Piccioni   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

“It's all my fault”: a qualitative study of how heterosexual couples experience living with vulvodynia

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 102, Issue 10, Page 1378-1389, October 2023., 2023
Heterosexual couples living with vulvodynia experience communication difficulties with partners, health professionals, and their social network. This sustains avoidance and endurance behavior, increasing pain and dysfunction over time and giving rise to feelings of powerlessness and loneliness.
Linn Myrtveit‐Stensrud, Gro Killi Haugstad, Silje Endresen Rème, Sidsel Louise Schaller, Karen Synne Groven   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Symptoms of complex pelvic pain: A survey in three cohorts of women

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 102, Issue 10, Page 1396-1408, October 2023., 2023
Many women in our study reported complex pelvic pain, and overlap with other pain‐related conditions, low mental health and past sexual assault was associated with high symptom burden. Those findings support taking a biopsychosocial approach to treating women who present with such complaints.
Cecilie Therese Hagemann, Siri Spetalen, Susan Saga, Ingvild Bratlie, Vilde Dons, Signe Nilssen Stafne   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transcutaneous sacral neuromodulation for pelvic pain and non‐relaxing pelvic floor: Findings from a pilot study

International Journal of Urological Nursing, Volume 17, Issue 2, Page 123-128, July 2023., 2023
Abstract We sought to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability by patients of transcutaneous sacral roots neuromodulation (TSRN) by paravertebral placement of surface electrodes to treat pelvic pain and pelvic muscle stiffness. Pelvic pain is a disabling condition, often related to non‐relaxing pelvic muscles. Causes for the onset are often unclear;
Stefano Terzoni, Cristina Mora, Maria Chiara Sighinolfi, Giorgia Gaia, Barbara Pinna, Bernardo Rocco, Anne Destrebecq   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A systematic review of the barriers and facilitators to adherence to mindfulness‐based cognitive therapy for those with chronic conditions

British Journal of Health Psychology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 338-365, May 2023., 2023
Abstract Purpose Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) can improve the lives of those with a chronic condition and psychological distress, however, high drop‐out rates limit benefits. MBCT might be a candidate treatment for this population if nonadherence can be overcome.
Eleanor Marks, Nima Moghaddam, Danielle De Boos, Sam Malins   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of women seeking care at a vulvar clinic: A study of 600 patients during a 17‐year period

JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 2, Issue 1, Page 73-79, March 2023., 2023
Abstract Background Symptoms from the vulva and vagina affect about one‐third of all women and have a negative influence both on sexual health and psychosocial well‐being. Research regarding vulvar diseases is sparse and there is a need for a better understanding of women seeking care for vulvar diseases.
Karolina Rosendahl, Alexander Shayesteh, Elisabet Nylander   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source