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Vulvodynia – still a challenging therapeutic problem
Przegląd Dermatologiczny, 2017 Introduction . Vulvodynia is a chronic condition characterized by pain and burning in the vulvar area without any abnormalities in clinical and laboratory examinations.
Magdalena Pawlaczyk +2 more
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Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies [PDF]
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 +6 more
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Idiopathic vulvodynia - a psychosomatic disease? A cross-sectional single-center study [PDF]
BMC Women's HealthBackground Idiopathic vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition that occurs with a high burden of disease and frustratingly low therapeutic success.
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A scoping review of vulvodynia research: Diagnosis, treatment, and care experiences [PDF]
Women's HealthBackground: Vulvodynia is a significant genital pain condition, affecting an estimated 10% to 28% of individuals worldwide. Its multifactorial etiology, diagnostic challenges, and limited treatment options contribute to its substantial personal and ...
Athina Zoi Lountzi +2 more
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Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic perspectives in vulvodynia: From current evidence to future investigations [PDF]
Cell Reports MedicineSummary: Vulvodynia is defined as chronic vulvar pain persisting for at least 3 months without a clear identifiable cause. It affects 10%–16% of women, and despite its high prevalence and the severity of symptoms, vulvodynia remains significantly ...
Alessia Albano +6 more
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Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2014 Vulvodynia, a chronic pain disorder, affects women throughout the lifespan. Appropriate evaluation and diagnosis is necessary to enable effective management. The etiology is considered multifactorial. Therapies include self-management, nonpharmacologic, pharmacologic, and surgical.
Mitul, Shah, Susan, Hoffstetter
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Help-seeking experiences and intimate partner support in vulvodynia: A qualitative exploration [PDF]
Women's HealthBackground: Vulvodynia is a poorly understood chronic pain condition characterized by persistent and unexplained pain in the vulva. Given the intimate nature of the pain, partners may play an important role in promoting self-management and help-seeking ...
Athina Zoi Lountzi, Hannah Durand
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Research priorities in vulvodynia: A modified Delphi study
Women's HealthBackground: Vulvodynia is a chronic, unexplained pain in and around the vulva, likely involving an interplay of biological and psychosocial factors. Women with vulvodynia often experience delayed diagnoses, ineffective treatments, and significant quality
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Psychosocial Resources and Emotional Support Needs in Women with Vulvodynia: A Lifespan Developmental and Biopsychosocial Perspective [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesVulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition that can interfere with women’s developmental processes and overall well-being. Adopting a broader perspective of women’s health informed by lifespan developmental and biopsychosocial frameworks, this study ...
Valentina Lucia La Rosa, Elena Commodari
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Journal of Pain Research, 2017 Serena Corsini-Munt,1 Kate M Rancourt,1 Justin P Dubé,1 Meghan A Rossi,1 Natalie O Rosen1,2 1Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, 2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada Abstract: Vulvodynia, an ...
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