Vulvodynia

Testing peripheral and central therapies for provoked vestibulodynia: results from the UPDATe trial.

Vestibulodynia (VBD) is a common chronic pelvic pain condition with heterogeneous clinical presentation, including subtypes distinguished by the presence (VBD-central; VBD-c) or absence (VBD-peripheral; VBD-p) of comorbid pain conditions. Despite frequent prescribing of topical therapies such as lid…

Assessing the impact of Vulvodynia on quality of life: translation and validation of the Vulvodynia Experience Questionnaire in Italian women.

The aim of this study is to conduct a cross-cultural validation and adaptation of the Vulvodynia Experience Questionnaire (VEQ) within the Italian context. This study used a cross-sectional design to culturally adapt and validate the VEQ instrument. The study is reported following the Strengthening…

Vulvodynia in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Case Series on Presentation and Management.

Vulvodynia is a chronic vulvar pain condition that remains underrecognized in pediatric and adolescent gynecology (PAG), often resulting in delayed diagnosis and management. Although topical gabapentin (TG) has demonstrated promise in adults, pediatric outcome data remain limited. This case series a…

Pulsed Radiofrequency of the Sacral Dorsal Root Ganglia as a Potential Rescue Therapy for Refractory Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Case Series.

BACKGROUND Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a prevalent, multifactorial condition with neuropathic, visceral, myofascial, and psychogenic components; a subset of patients remain refractory to multimodal pharmacotherapy and conventional interventional procedures. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) of the dorsal…

Body image concerns in individuals with endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Body image disturbance is a commonly experienced psychological impact of endometriosis and other chronic pelvic pain (CPP) conditions (e.g., vulvodynia). This systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative literature aimed to describe the prevalence of body image concerns in endometriosis and o…

Digital pathways to pelvic wellness: a pilot evaluation of an online mind-body intervention for provoked vestibulodynia.

Isolation, culture, and activation of vestibular mast cells from patients with localized provoked vulvodynia: a pilot study.

Healing Through Intimacy: A Systematic Review of Sexual Health as a Mind-Body Medicine Approach.

Sexual health is shaped by vascular, pelvic, interoceptive, and interpersonal factors. Mind-body interventions have emerged as potential treatments for sexual dysfunction. To review clinical studies published from 2020 to 2025 on mind-body interventions for sexual outcomes, including conditions like…