Current perspectives in vulvodynia

Womens Health (Lond). 2009 Jul;5(4):423-36. doi: 10.2217/whe.09.30.

Abstract

Vulvodynia, or chronic vulvar pain, is a common but poorly understood condition. Although its etiology is not well understood, it appears to be multifactorial. As such, treatment options are targeted to reduce singular symptoms in a piecemeal fashion. A number of randomized, controlled trials have been conducted and at least one paper on combination therapy has been published; however, further systematic research is needed in order to more fully inform clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Prevalence
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Diseases / epidemiology
  • Vulvar Diseases / physiopathology
  • Vulvar Diseases / therapy*