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Genital pain in women : beyond interference with intercourse [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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 ...
Bergeron, Sophie   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Longitudinal Relationship Between Pain and Depression in People With Inflammatory Arthritis: A Narrative Review

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, Volume 78, Issue 1, Page 15-30, January 2026.
As many patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) have chronic pain, understanding how to best assess and manage pain in IA is a priority. Comorbid depression is prevalent in adults with IA, affecting 15% to 39% of people. Although pain and depression are thought to be associated in IA, this concept is largely based on cross‐sectional data.
Natasha Cox   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

What Flows Underneath the Disease

open access: yesCreative Arts in Education and Therapy, 2023
This article aims to explore the potential of dance/movement therapy (DMT) and creativity in supporting patients with chronic pelvic pain. It investigates the impact of a non-judgmental environment on the development of coping and self-compassion ...
Iolanda Di Bonaventura
doaj   +1 more source

An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the conservative and nonpharmacological management of female pelvic floor dysfunction [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
There has been an increasing need for the terminology on the conservative management of female pelvic floor dysfunction to be collated in a clinically based consensus report.This Report combines the input of members and elected nominees of the ...
Abramov, Yoram   +14 more
core   +3 more sources

Review of the Literature on the Psychoemotional Reality of Women with Vulvodynia: Difficulties Met and Strategies Developed

open access: yesPain Research and Management, 2008
BACKGROUND: Within the past three decades, increased attention has been placed on the study of vulvodynia - an unexplained chronic vulvular discomfort felt without any related pathology.
Maude Cantin-Drouin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clitoral reconstructive surgery in women and girls living with female genital mutilation: A systematic review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 172, Issue S1, Page 81-94, January 2026.
Abstract Background Female genital mutilation (FGM) is recognized as a violation of human rights, with global prevalence affecting million girls and women. FGM varies in type and severity, and poses physical, emotional, and social risks, with a significant impact on female sexual function leading to mental health issues and reduced quality of life ...
Chiamaka Meremikwu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of a topical ointment on responses to treatments used for common genital diseases and on quality of life

open access: yesCogent Medicine, 2020
This study assessed the impacts of an ointment on treatment efficacy, side effects and global tolerance of most common genital diseases. This observational study enrolled symptomatic patients with LS and psoriasis under maintenance therapy (topical ...
Clarence de Belilovsky, Jean-Marc Bohbot
doaj   +1 more source

Vulvodynia Viewed From a Disease Prevention Framework: Insights From Patient Perspectives

open access: yesSexual Medicine, 2020
Introduction: Persons with vulvodynia (a chronic vulvar pain condition) suffer many barriers to diagnosis and treatment, several of which may be exacerbated by the sociocultural and geographical context in which they live. Aim: We drew on the experiences
Valerie Webber, MA, MPH, PhD(c)   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Female Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder: Review of the Related Factors and Overall Approach [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2018
Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) can be an extremely bothersome condition for patients, and a tough challenge for professionals regarding its assessment and treatment.
Ana Dias-Amaral, André Marques-Pinto
doaj   +2 more sources

Chronic Vulvodynia treated by Ganglion Impar block-a case report

open access: yesIndian Journal of Pain, 2021
Vulvodynia is a condition of considerable vulvar pain and discomfort to women which affects approximately 16% of women and is mostly not diagnosed. The patients are rarely treated.
Rachna Varma   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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