Anatomy of the Vulva

Deliveliotou, Aikaterini; Creatsas, George

doi:10.1201/9781420005318-2

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“…Genetic aspects A genetic hypothesis on vulvodynia was advanced by analyzing familial women with PVD who underwent vestibulectomy [35]. Testifying to this is a certain trend observed in some families in the development of frequent vaginal infections, especially by Candida, which may facilitate the onset of vulvodynia [36,37], as well as an altered inflammatory response following hormonal changes due to the introduction of the oestrogen pill [38].…”

Section: Hormonal Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies

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Background: Vulvodynia is defined in this international consensus as persistent vulvar pain that occurs for >3 months without an identifiable cause and with several potential associated factors. At present there is no univocal consensus in the therapeutic treatment of vulvodynia. The methods of intervention are based on various aspects including, above all, the management of painful symptoms. Methods: a research on scientific database such as “Pubmed”, “Medline Plus”, “Medscape” was conducted, using the words “women’s genital pain” and “vulvodynia” for the review of the scientific evidence on the assessment and treatment of women’s genital pain. Results: Among the drugs with pain-relieving action, the most effective in the treatment of vulvodynia would seem to be those with antidepressant and anticonvulsant action, even if their mechanisms of action are not known and there are still insufficient studies able to demonstrate their real validity. Among the least effective are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids. However, the ideal would seem to use a combined treatment with multiple types of drugs. Conclusions: Future studies are needed to draw up a unique therapeutic action plan that considers the stratification of patients with vulvodynia and the variability of the symptom.

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Section: Hormonal Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies

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“…Vulva derisi vücudun diğer deri alanlarına benzer; ter bezi, sebase bez ve kıl foliküllerinin bulunduğu keratinize, stratifiye ve skuamöz epitel yapısına sahiptir. Vulva derisinin keratinizasyon derecesi labia majörden klitorise ve labia minöre doğru azalır (1)(2)(3).…”

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Vulvar Dermatoses

Dilek¹,

Saral²

2017

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“…The vulvar vestibule is derived from the embryonic endoderm and is visible when the labia minora are spread apart. It extends from the clitoris to the posterior fourchette [7]. Its medial boundary is the hymen and its lateral boundary is defined by Hart's line, a distinct line of demarcation visible at the base of the inner aspects of each labium minus.…”

Section: Vulvodyniamentioning

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“…Its medial boundary is the hymen and its lateral boundary is defined by Hart's line, a distinct line of demarcation visible at the base of the inner aspects of each labium minus. Hart's line separates the keratinized epithelium of the labia minora from the non-keratinized squamous epithelium of the vestibule [7]. The vestibule includes the vaginal and urethral openings and the ducts of the greater vestibular glands, which open into the vestibule [6].…”

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New Developments in the Pathophysiology of Genital Pain: Role of Central Sensitization

Pukall

Cahill

2013

Curr Sex Health Rep

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Medically unexplained chronic vulvar pain, or vulvodynia, is a common condition that affects many aspects of a woman's life. The most common subtype of vulvodynia is provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), and recent research has demonstrated that its pathophysiology likely involves both peripheral and central dysregulation. In this review, the phenomenon of central sensitization is specifically described and linked to relevant findings in the PVD literature. Recommendations for further research in the area of vulvodynia are made, in particular, the examination of other vulvodynia subtypes and of subtypes within the PVD samples. In addition, support is given for the validation of an existing animal model of provoked vulvar pain in order to understand further spinal involvement and also mechanisms involved in the genesis and persistence of this condition.

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Anatomy of the Vulva

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies

Vulvodynia: Pain Management Strategies

Vulvar Dermatoses

New Developments in the Pathophysiology of Genital Pain: Role of Central Sensitization

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