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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 +4 more
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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 +5 more
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Predictors of vaginal penetration in women with Provoked Vestibulodynia [PDF]
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 2021 This study examined whether time, treatment type, baseline individual differences, and treatment satisfaction affected the vaginal intercourse trajectories of women with Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD) before and after psychological treatment. Women (N = 130) who received CBT or MBCT completed questionnaires prior to and 2-4 weeks, 6-, and 12-months ...
Natalie B Brown +2 more
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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 +6 more
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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 +3 more
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Women's Health, 2007 Vulvodynia, or chronic vulvar pain, is a common but poorly understood condition. Affected women report negative impacts in terms of sexual functioning, relationship adjustment, psychological well-being and overall quality of life. Although the etiology of vulvodynia is not well understood, it appears as if different levels of pathophysiology are ...
Caroline F, Pukall +2 more
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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 +2 more
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Vulvodynia – a multidisciplinary problem
Бюллетень сибирской медицины, 2020 This literature review is devoted to the problem of vulvodynia. The article summarizes information about the etiology and pathogenetic factors of this syndrome, touches the aspects of diagnosis and treatment of this form of chronic genital pain.
K. R. Bakhtiyarov +3 more
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Localized provoked vulvodynia as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease: rationale for a new line of research. [PDF]
Front Cell Infect MicrobiolLocalized provoked vulvodynia (LPV), also called vulvar vestibulitis or provoked vestibulodynia, is a major cause of dyspareunia that severely impacts sexual health.
Paavonen J, Brunham RC.
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Evaluation and Treatment of Vulvodynia: State of the Science
Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, Volume 68, Issue 1, Page 9-34, January/February 2023., 2023 Abstract Vulvodynia affects 7% of American women, yet clinicians often lack awareness of its presentation. It is underdiagnosed and often misdiagnosed as vaginitis. The etiology of vulvodynia remains unknown, making it difficult to identify or develop effective treatment methods.
Judith M. Schlaeger +10 more
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