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- Andrew T Goldstein and Lara Burrows.
- Center For Vulvovaginal Disorders, Washington, DC, USA. obstetrics@yahoo.com
- J Sex Med. 2008 Jan 1;5(1):5-14; quiz 15.
IntroductionVulvodynia is increasingly recognized as a cause of sexual pain. Aim. The goal of this Continuing Medical Education article was to provide a comprehensive review of vulvodynia including terminology, possible etiologies, and offer treatment options.MethodsA Medline search was conducted using several terms related to and including the terms vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, and pudendal neuralgia.ResultsA thorough review of vulvodynia.ConclusionVulvodynia most likely represents several disorders without an identifiable cause in many cases. The management of these patients requires a sensitive provider who can coordinate a multidisciplinary approach to their care. Despite the lack of large-scale, placebo-controlled trials, several new treatment options exist.
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