Clinical Management of Vulvodynia Tips and Tricks /

• Main Authors: Graziottin, Alessandra (Author), Murina, Filippo (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milano : Springer Milan : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Gynecology.; Obstetrics.; Pain medicine.; Psychotherapy.; Reproductive medicine.; Physiotherapy.; Medicine & Public Health.; Obstetrics/Perinatology.; Pain Medicine.; Reproductive Medicine.

Chronic vulvar pain, or ‘vulvodynia’, is a common problem that can have a considerable impact on the wellbeing of patients. Despite being seen routinely in everyday clinical practice, it remains a neglected disorder that may take many years to diagnose. This book eases the way for physicians, includ...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Epidemiology of vulvar pain and its sexual comorbidities
• 2. Vulvodynia – What’s Behind the Name?- 3. Vulvodynia and Dyspareunia – How Should They Be Addressed?- 4. What Women With Vulvodynia Complain Of
• 5. How vulvodynia originates: The pathophysiology of vulvar pain
• 6. How to make a comprehensive diagnosis of vulvodynia and its co morbidities.