Current practice patterns for management of vulvodynia in the United States

Lua, Lannah L.; Hollette, Yvette; Parm, Prathamesh; Allenback, Gayle; Dandolu, Vani

doi:10.1007/s00404-016-4272-x

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“…The Skene glands and/or parts of the anterior fourchette may or may not be affected by hypersensitivity and erythema. [ 71 , 72 ]. Vestibulodynia has an etiology that is unknown.…”

Section: Vulvodynia and Vestibulodyniamentioning

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“…Another notion is that unpleasant environmental stimuli cause neurogenic inflammation of the vulvar vestibule ”end-organ,” resulting in parasympathetic efferent and visceral nociceptive afferent hyperactivity. The body produces antidromic substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptides in response to this hyperactivity, with nitric oxide processing happening in the tissues around the introital glandular ostia [ 72 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review

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Female sexual dysfunctions represent a real widespread problem, usually faced from a psychological point of view; however, millions of women worldwide are impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction, personal shame and social taboos, however, continue to inhibit free conversation on the subject. Women’s quality of life is considerably improved by screening, diagnosing, and controlling urogenital and sexual issues. This review aims to provide a critical perspective of urogenital conditions and common disturbances in female sexual function associated with these issues. It also includes a discussion of postpartum pelvic dysfunction.

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“…The Skene glands and/or parts of the anterior fourchette may or may not be affected by hypersensitivity and erythema. [ 71 , 72 ]. Vestibulodynia has an etiology that is unknown.…”

Section: Vulvodynia and Vestibulodyniamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Vulvodynia and Vestibulodyniamentioning

confidence: 99%

Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review

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“…Эффективность различных методик управления болью была изучена с использованием мультидисциплинарного подхода [37]. Основой лечения вульводинии является комбинация психологических методов, медикаментозного лечения, местной терапии, электрической стимуляции нервов, проведение инъекций богатой тромбоцитами аутоплазмы крови, лазерной терапии, инъекций ботулинического токсина А. При неэффективности консервативной терапии используются хирургические методы.…”

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Vulvodynia: a modern perspective on the problem

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Зайцев

et al. 2021

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“…1 , 2 The cost of care for these women represents a significant financial burden, with recent cost estimates close to $9600.00 per treatment course in the United States. 3 Women who present with vulvodynia symptoms frequently suffer from other costly and care-intensive chronic pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia and painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis.…”

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Vulvodynia Is Not Associated with Concurrent Candidal Vaginitis

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Baum

et al. 2022

Women's Health Reports

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Objective: The study purpose was to determine the prevalence of candida-positive vulvovaginal genital cultures among women with vulvodynia. Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of data collected from 2017 to 2020. Eligible patients receiving care from an academic women's health practice in central Texas that employed value-based care pathways and who had a genital culture diagnostic test collected were included. Data were extracted from the electronic health record. Descriptive statistics, t -tests, and Fisher's exact test were used to complete the data analysis. Results: A total of 242 women met inclusion criteria and were included in the study. Of these, 64 (26.4%) had been diagnosed with vulvodynia and 178 (73.6%) had not. Of the 242 women, nearly one-third had confirmed yeast infections (29%) and 27 women (11%) met pathway criteria for polymerase chain reaction testing. There was no difference in the number of women with confirmed yeast infections during the study period among patients with or without a diagnosis of vulvodynia (75% vs. 70%, p = 0.718). Notably, among participants with vulvodynia, body mass index (BMI) was lower, and anxiety was more likely ( t = 2.65, df = 120, p = 0.009; 78% vs. 55%, p = 0.002). Conclusions: The findings in this study showed no association between vulvodynia and yeast infection, a divergence from prior studies. In addition, vulvodynia was associated with low BMI and anxiety. Further research is needed to better understand the association between vulvovaginal candida infections and vulvodynia. Including women within and across more diverse races and ethnicities would improve generalizability.

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Current practice patterns for management of vulvodynia in the United States

Cited by 16 publications

References 16 publications

Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review

Female Sexual Dysfunctions and Urogynecological Complaints: A Narrative Review

Vulvodynia: a modern perspective on the problem

Vulvodynia Is Not Associated with Concurrent Candidal Vaginitis

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