Introduction Vulvodynia constitutes a highly prevalent form of chronic genital pain in women,
and current information regarding its definition, prevalence, impact, and pathophysiologic …

Vulvodynia is a condition that occurs in 8–10% of women of all ages and is characterized by
pain at the vulva that is present during sexual and/or non-sexual situations. Diagnosis is …

Researchers and clinicians alike widely acknowledge the inherently interpersonal nature of
women's sexual dysfunctions given that both partners impact and are impacted by these …

Objective: This 13-week randomized clinical trial aimed to compare group cognitive–
behavioral therapy (GCBT) and a topical steroid in the treatment of provoked vestibulodynia …

Introduction Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is the most frequent subtype of vulvodynia.
Women report negative consequences of PVD on their sexual and romantic relationships …

Female sexual pain disorders, although highly prevalent and increasingly studied, remain a
distressing complaint for women and their partners. Empirical evidence points to a …

Background Pelvic floor muscle (PFM) dysfunctions are reported to be involved in provoked
vestibulodynia (PVD). Although heightened PFM tone has been suggested, the relative …

Objective: Vulvodynia is a prevalent idiopathic pain condition with deleterious
consequences for the sexuality of affected women and their spouses. Intimacy has been …

Introduction It has been suggested that pelvic floor muscles (PFMs) play an important role in
provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) pathophysiology. Controversy in determining their exact …

Objective: There is a paucity of research investigating the role of interpersonal variables in
vulvodynia—a prevalent, chronic, vulvo-vaginal pain condition that negatively affects many …