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

open access: yesInternet 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   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of Associated Extraoral Symptoms and Comorbidities in Burning Mouth Syndrome Patients: A Systematic Review

open access: yesOral Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) suffer from oral pain in the absence of oral lesions. Although less frequently, they may also experience extraoral symptoms that are not readily apparent to clinicians. This study aimed to systematically assess the prevalence of associated extraoral symptoms and comorbid disorders in BMS ...
João Paulo Gonçalves de Paiva   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Evolutionary Biology of Female‐Biased Pain and Its Disorders

open access: yesEvolutionary Applications, Volume 19, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT This article describes and evaluates a general evolutionary theory for explaining variation among individuals in sensitivity to pain, the Vulnerability‐Value‐Opportunity model. The model posits that pain sensitivity is mediated by vulnerability to fitness‐reducing injury (probabilities of damage, including from infection), Fisherian ...
Bernard Crespi
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of transcranial direct-current stimulation (tDCS) in women with provoked vestibulodynia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
: Background: Provoked vestibulodynia is the most common form of vulvodynia. Despite its high prevalence and deleterious sexual, conjugal, and psychological repercussions, effective evidence-based interventions for provoked vestibulodynia remain limited.
Bureau, Yves-André   +6 more
core   +1 more source

The Association Between Partner Reactions to Chronic Pain and Pain‐Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Pain, Volume 30, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Objective It has long been recognised that the social context, including partner relationships, can impact the chronic pain experience and pain outcomes. The goal of this systematic review is to analyse, appraise and integrate the current evidence regarding the relationships between partner reactions to chronic pain behaviours ...
G. F. Donohue   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship satisfaction moderates the associations between male partner responses and depression in women with vulvodynia : a dyadic daily experience study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This article may not exactly replicate the final version published in the journal. It is not the copy of record. / Cet article ne constitue pas la version officielle, et peut différer de la version publiée dans la revue.Vulvodynia is a prevalent ...
Baxter, Mary-Lou   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Comparing Movement Patterns and Physical Function Between Chronic Low Back Pain Patients With Nociplastic and Nociceptive Pain Categories

open access: yesJOR SPINE, Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2026.
Are differences in perceived disability between nociceptive and nociplastic cLBP patients reflected in actual movement patterns or in patients' perceived functional ability? Despite worse patient‐reported disability, primarily nociplastic patients did not exhibit worse biomechanical function when compared to primarily nociceptive patients.
Erin Archibeck   +68 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sexual communal motivation in couples coping with low sexual interest/arousal: Associations with sexual well-being and sexual goals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Women coping with female sexual interest/arousal disorder (FSIAD) report lower sexual and relationship satisfaction compared to healthy controls. In community samples, high sexual communal strength (i.e., the motivation to meet a partner’s sexual needs ...
Bockaj, Amanda   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Anogenital Contact Dermatitis in Spain: A REIDAC Study of Patients Undergoing Patch Testing in 2019–2024

open access: yesContact Dermatitis, Volume 94, Issue 3, Page 272-285, March 2026.
Allergic contact dermatitis is very common in patients with anogenital lesions referred for patch testing in Spain. Key allergens include fragrances, preservatives and topical treatments like anaesthetics and steroids. Emerging sensitisers including benzisothiazolinone and sodium metabisulphite are also relevant.
Mercè Grau‐Pérez   +29 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emerging Evidence of Macrophage Contribution to Hyperinnervation and Nociceptor Sensitization in Vulvodynia

open access: yesFrontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2019
Vulvodynia is an idiopathic chronic pain disorder and a leading cause of dyspareunia, or pain associated with sexual intercourse, for women. The key pathophysiological features of vulvodynia are vaginal hyperinnervation and nociceptor sensitization ...
Christine Mary Barry   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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