title: Vulvodynia in Arkansas: a survey of Arkansas gynecologists' practice experience and management of vulvar pain.
abstract: The objective of this survey was to determine the level of experience OB/GYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology) physicians in the state of Arkansas have in seeing and managing patients with vulvar pain, commonly known as vulvodynia. The 8 question, anonymous survey was mailed to Arkansas OB/GYN physicians. The survey assessed the experience of the providers, the age range of their patients, and whether or not they treat and/or refer. Thirty of 182 surveys were returned for a rate of 16.4%. The survey revealed that physicians are moderately comfortable treating vulvodynia within their practice and refer mostly for treatment failure.
authors.affiliation: USA.
authors.forename: Amy M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Large
authors.forename: T Mac
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Bird
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Hitt
authors.forename: Donna G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Eastham
authors.forename: Leavonne
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pulley
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hutchins
mesh_terms: D001131:Arkansas / Q000453:epidemiology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D056650:Vulvodynia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*