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The association between experimental and clinical pain measures among persons with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes, 2007
Evoked or experimental pain is often used as a model for the study of clinical pain, yet there are little data regarding the relationship between the two.
Clauw, Daniel J.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Developing the FIGO‐IPPS “R U MOVVING SOMe” classification system for female chronic pelvic pain

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 171, Issue 2, Page 550-565, November 2025.
Abstract The goal was to develop a pragmatic classification system for conditions associated with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), aiming to enhance diagnosis, management, education, and research of CPP. An international, multidisciplinary panel participated in a modified RAND/UCLA Delphi consensus.
Georgine Lamvu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Attachment, sexual assertiveness and sexual outcomes in women with provoked vestibulodynia and their partners : a mediation model [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a prevalent women’s sexual pain disorder, which is associated with sexual function difficulties. Attachment theory has been used to understand adult sexual outcomes, providing a useful framework for examining sexual ...
Bergeron, Sophie   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Treatment Compared to Single Discipline Treatment of Female Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analyses

open access: yesBJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, Volume 132, Issue 12, Page 1716-1733, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is persistent pain perceived to originate in the pelvis, lasting ≥ 3 months. Due to its multifactorial presentation, multidisciplinary treatment may provide optimal care. Objective Systematic review with meta‐analysis of multidisciplinary (≥ 2 of medical, psychology, physiotherapy, nursing, or dietetics ...
Danielle McReynolds   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vulvodynia: a consideration of clinical and methodological research challenges and recommended solutions

open access: yesJournal 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 ...
Corsini-Munt S   +4 more
doaj  

Help-seeking experiences and intimate partner support in vulvodynia: A qualitative exploration

open access: yesWomen's Health
Background: 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
doaj   +1 more source

Subjective health status and health-related quality of life among women with Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidosis (RVVC) in Europe and the USA [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Background Recurrent vulvovaginal candidosis (RVVC) is a chronic condition causing discomfort and pain. Health status and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in RVVC were never previously described using validated questionnaires. The objective of this
Aballéa, Samuel   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

Consolidation, Systematic Appraisal and Comparison of Guideline Recommendations Regarding Management of Chronic Pain: Protocol for a Digital Chronic Pain Recommendation Map

open access: yesClinical and Public Health Guidelines, Volume 2, Issue 4, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 adults and children globally; however, management remains highly variable and low value care is common. Inconsistent recommendations among clinical practice guidelines for management of chronic pain contribute to suboptimal patient management.
Andrea J. Darzi   +48 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sexual behavior in a cohort of patient affected by fibromyalgia and/or vulvodynia

open access: yesPathos, 2015
Fibromyalgia, characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, negatively impacts sexuality by provoking dispareunia, and loss of desire and of dyadic gratification.
Anna Ghizzani   +2 more
doaj  

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