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Sensory pain characteristics of vulvodynia and their association with nociceptive and neuropathic pain: an online survey pilot study

PAIN Reports, 2019
. Objectives:. To evaluate self-reported sensory pain scores of women with generalized vulvodynia (GV) and provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), characterize pain phenotypes, and assess feasibility of using the Internet for recruitment and data collection among
Judith M. Schlaeger, Crystal L. Patil, Alana D. Steffen, Heather A. Pauls, Keesha L. Roach, Patrick D. Thornton, Dee Hartmann, William H. Kobak, Yingwei Yao, Marie L. Suarez, Tonda L. Hughes, Diana J. Wilkie   +11 more
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Assessment and management of dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women: A phenotype‐based gynecologic approach

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Dyspareunia in peri‐ and postmenopausal women is common, clinically consequential, and often undertreated in gynecologic practice. Although genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a frequent contributor, intercourse‐related pain may also reflect vestibular, pelvic floor, dermatologic, inflammatory, treatment‐related, and psychosocial ...
Marek Broul, Marcel Vančo, Jaroslava Banýrová, Aneta Hujová   +3 more
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Transperineal Ultrasound in Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract illustrating the systematic review process and highlighting key pelvic floor musculature (PFM) alterations detected by transperineal ultrasound (TPU) in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and associated conditions. These findings provide insights to enhance understanding and management of CPP.
Giulia Paoni Saccone, Noemi Tonti, Valeria Gangale, Maria Grazia Porpora, Federica Tomao, Violante Di Donato, Innocenza Palaia, Giusi Santangelo, Ludovico Muzii, Giuseppe Rizzo, Giorgia Perniola   +10 more
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Female genital lichen sclerosus

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of clinical presentation and emerging evidence supporting a predominantly immune‐mediated pathogenesis characterized by Th1‐skewed inflammation, epithelial dysfunction and progressive fibrosis. Contributory factors including the emerging role for occlusive exposure of susceptible epithelium to urine are ...
Ashley Spencer, Sandra Jerkovic Gulin
wiley   +1 more source

Protocol for double-blind RCT of acupuncture for vulvodynia

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2022
Background: Vulvodynia, vulvar pain of unknown origin lasting at least 3 months, affects 7% of American women. Dyspareunia, its frequent companion, renders sexual intercourse virtually impossible.
Judith M. Schlaeger, Marie L. Suarez, Jennifer E. Glayzer, William H. Kobak, Monya Meinel, Alana D. Steffen, Larisa A. Burke, Heather A. Pauls, Yingwei Yao, Miho Takayama, Hiroyoshi Yajima, Ted J. Kaptchuk, Nobuari Takakura, David Foster, Diana J. Wilkie   +14 more
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Introducing self‐sampling for cervical cancer screening: A regional implementation study in Pirkanmaa, Finland

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Volume 105, Issue 9, Page 1879-1888, September 2026.
In this pilot study, HPV self‐sampling reached a 1.9% uptake among screening non‐attenders. Participants found the method acceptable, although overall screening coverage did not increase during the first implementation year. Abstract Introduction HPV primary testing is the preferred method for cervical cancer screening worldwide and enables vaginal ...
Saara Kyllönen, Satu Saloranta, Saara Kares, Anu Mustila, Karolina Louvanto   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Internet-based treatment for vulvodynia (EMBLA) – Study protocol for a randomised controlled study

Internet Interventions, 2021
Background: Vulvodynia is defined as vulvar pain for at least 3 months without a clear cause. To the best of our knowledge, there are no trials investigating the effects of internet treatment using CBT (Cognitive behavioural therapy) treatment with ...
Andrea Hess Hess Engström, Merit Kullinger, Izabella Jawad, Susanne Hesselman, Monica Buhrman, Ulf Högberg, Alkistis Skalkidou   +6 more
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Psychological, Relational, and Fertility-Related Characteristics of Italian Women with Vulvodynia: A Comparative Study with Controls. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res Public Health
Vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulvar area, is associated with significant psychological distress and profoundly impacts women’s quality of life.
Gattamelata A, Fioravanti G, Zurkirch VP, Moyano N.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

A Network Analysis of Selected Psychosocial Factors in Vulvodynia and Its Subtypes

, 2021
Objective Psychosocial factors are related to pain and sex-related outcomes in provoked vulvodynia and possibly in mixed and spontaneous vulvodynia.
Moss-Morris, Rona, McCracken, Lance,, Scott, Whitney, Monajemi, Mani B, Chisari, Claudia, Begleris, Ioannis, Lewis, Fiona   +6 more
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Comorbid bladder pain syndrome and vulvodynia - a cross-sectional analysis of the UNICORN-4 study

BMC Women's Health
Background Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis (BPS/IC) and vulvodynia often coexist, exacerbating patient symptoms and complicating the diagnosis and treatment. This study aimed to identify distinct subtypes within a BPS/IC and vulvodynia cohort
Nobuo Okui
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