Vulval pain: vulvodynia. (May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Taghinejadi, Neda; Lord, Emily; Edwards, Anne
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 50:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 290
• Page End: 293
• Publication Date: 2022-05
• Subjects: Dyspareunia -- vestibulodynia -- vulval pain -- vulvar pain -- vulvodynia; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Médecine factuelle -- Périodiques; Medicine; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; 610
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mpmed.2022.02.003
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1357-3039

Abstract

Abstract: Vulvodynia is a heterogenous gynaecological condition that can have a significant impact on the physical and psychological well-being of affected women. It should be considered within the differential diagnosis in a number of gynaecological presentations, including superficial dyspareunia, apparent persistent/recurrent candidiasis and chronic vulval symptoms such as discomfort and itch. Although vulvodynia is widely considered to be an idiopathic pain syndrome, there is a growing body of research into a complex array of factors thought to play a role in its pathogenesis. There is no 'one-size-fits-all' approach to treatment; successful management often relies upon a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach. Despite its high prevalence, vulvodynia remains a poorly recognized condition and women often experience barriers in accessing diagnosis and treatment. Promoting increased awareness of vulvodynia among clinicians and the wider public is therefore an important endeavour.