Vulvodynia.
Vulvar pain and discomfort are common conditions which can truly make the patient's life miserable. It is relatively common, but can be a difficult condition to evaluate and treat. This article serves to give the primary care physician a basic framework with which to begin treatment for such patients.
Hoffstetter
Susan
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Vulvar Vaginal Disorder Clinic, Saint Louis University, USA. hoffstes@slucare1.sluh.edu
Leong
Fah Che
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LeFevre
Cherie
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D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D003944:Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014623:Vaginal Diseases; D014844:Vulva; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology
D000779:Anesthetics, Local