Understanding vulvodynia.
Vulvodynia is a difficult management problem. In this review article, the clinical subsets of vulvodynia including recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis, vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and dysaesthetic vulvodynia are described. Their aetiology is discussed and available therapies are presented.
Byth
J L
JL
Wesley Medical Centre, Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. jlb@thehub.com.au
D002181:Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000821:virology; D059408:Pain Management; D011379:Prognosis; D012008:Recurrence; D012678:Sensation Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013577:Syndrome; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000821:virology; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy