Dyspareunia in a Survivor of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Dyspareunia is a frequent chief concern encountered by midwives and other women's health care providers. There are many possible etiologies for dyspareunia, including a history of childhood sexual abuse, and approaching assessment in a holistic manner is necessary to identify the etiology. This case report presents evidence on the importance of screening a woman who presents with dyspareunia in a therapeutic manner to facilitate disclosure of sexual abuse. Best practices for screening for sexual violence, along with recommendations for providing gynecologic care to survivors, are offered. By understanding the long-term sequelae of sexual abuse and through screening all women, midwives and other women's health care providers can facilitate healing and treatment for survivors.
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D000328:Adult; D054523:Adult Survivors of Child Abuse; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual; D030881:Disclosure; D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D008880:Midwifery; D017741:Survivors; D014754:Violence; D016387:Women's Health
childhood sexual abuse; dyspareunia; screening; sexual abuse