Vulvodynia: a modern perspective on the problem

Vulvodynia is a chronic persistent pain syndrome that affects the vulvar area and lasts more than 3 months without a clearly identifiable cause. Provoked localized pain in the vulval vestibule is the most prevalent type of vulvodynia and is interpreted as dysfunctional pain. Peripheral and central s...

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Published inNevrologii͡a︡, neĭropsikhiatrii͡a︡, psikhosomatika Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 4 - 9
Main Authors Maksimova, M. Yu, Sharov, M. N., Zaitsev, A. V., Prokofyeva, Yu. S., Korsunskaya, I. L., Rachin, A. P., Rachin, S. A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published IMA-PRESS LLC 25.04.2021
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chronic pelvic pain
vulvodynia
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Summary:Vulvodynia is a chronic persistent pain syndrome that affects the vulvar area and lasts more than 3 months without a clearly identifiable cause. Provoked localized pain in the vulval vestibule is the most prevalent type of vulvodynia and is interpreted as dysfunctional pain. Peripheral and central sensitization contribute to the onset and persistence of  vulvodynia. Chronic pain predictably causes significant issues  for a woman's psychological, sexual and physical health. The  diagnosis of vulvodynia includes an assessment of all the factors  associated with pain. Successful treatment of vulvodynia goes beyond identifying one trigger and prescribing one type  of treatment. Patient-centered interdisciplinary approach is the most promising, including psychotherapy, lifestyle changes,  drug therapy.
ISSN:2074-2711
2310-1342
DOI:10.14412/2074-2711-2021-2-4-9