Introduction Vulvodynia constitutes a highly prevalent form of sexual pain in women, and
current information regarding its assessment and treatment is needed. Aim To update the …

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

Introduction The terminology for female and male pelvic floor muscle (PFM) assessment has
expanded considerably since the first PFM function and dysfunction standardization of …

Objectives The present study aimed to determine the extent to which fear avoidance
variables (catastrophizing, anxiety, fear of pain, hypervigilance) and self-efficacy …

Introduction Physical therapy (PT) may reduce the pain associated with provoked
vestibulodynia (PVD) based on previous findings that pelvic floor muscle dysfunction …

OBJECTIVE: This study was undertaken to determine characteristics associated with
physical injury in female sexual assault victims. STUDY DESIGN: All females who were 15 …

Introduction Pelvic floor muscle physical therapy is recommended in clinical guidelines for
women with provoked vestibulodynia (PVD). Including isolated or combined treatment …

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 For many years, multidisciplinary approaches, which integrate psychological,
physical, and medical treatments, have been shown to be effective for the treatment of …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate whether treatment gains for provoked vestibulodynia participants
randomly assigned to vestibulectomy, biofeedback, and cognitive–behavioral therapy in a …