Vulvodynia - Diagnostics and Management Strategies

Praxis
Gian-Piero Ghisu

Abstract

Vulvodynia - Diagnostics and Management Strategies Abstract. Vulvodynia is characterized by chronic, idiopathic vulvar pain lasting for at least three months. After exclusion of other, specific diseases associated with vulvar pain, which can be treated accordingly, realistic therapy goals for this chronic disease should be defined. The therapy concept is multimodal, interdisciplinary as well as individualized and includes the combination of general recommendations with physiotherapeutic and psychotherapeutic measures. Pharmacological therapy, which is indispensable, is carried out off-label and includes the topical and/or systemic use of various substances and substance combinations. Surgical measures may be regarded as a possible option, especially in women with therapy-resistant and provocable vulvodynia. Alternative therapy options such as acupuncture, hypnosis and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are also worth investigating.

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Aug 8, 2019·Praxis·André B Kind

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