European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Mar 2014
Pelvic floor distress symptoms within 9 weeks of childbirth among Nigerian women.
To investigate the occurrence and severity of pelvic floor symptoms during the postnatal period among Nigerian women. ⋯ Pelvic floor symptoms are prevalent in the study population and could be a pointer to the quality of obstetric care available. Efforts need to be intensified to create awareness and build capacity to prevent and manage these symptoms, which could impact the quality of lives of affected women.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Mar 2014
Treatment of refractory vulvovaginal pruritus with naltrexone, a specific opiate antagonist.
Chronic vulvovaginal pruritus can be refractory to standard treatment. Since opioids can induce itching and opioid receptor antagonists have been shown to suppress pruritus of different etiologies, we applied this treatment to patients with vulvovaginal pruritus refractory to conventional therapies. ⋯ Treatment with the opiate antagonist naltrexone offers an alternative treatment option for patients with chronic vulvovaginal pruritus after exclusion of gynecologic, internal, and neurological causes of these symptoms.