Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Vulvology. A proposal for a multidisciplinary subspecialty.

Leonardo Micheletti1, Mario Preti, Fabrizio Bogliatto

  • 1Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|October 17, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Establishing vulvology, a new multidisciplinary subspecialty, will significantly improve care for women with vulvar diseases. This specialized field enhances diagnosis, treatment, and research for these complex conditions.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Psychological distress and dyadic trust in Italian women awaiting colposcopy after positive cervical cancer screening: a cross-sectional study.

BMC women's health·2026
Same author

2026 International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease terminology for vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia and squamous intraepithelial lesions.

American journal of obstetrics and gynecology·2026
Same author

Unleashing the potential of mRNA-seq to uncover the microbiome structure and their crosstalk with host cells: the vulvar ecosystem.

Microbiome·2026
Same author

Vulvar Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL) and Small Condyloma are Overlapping Clinicopathologic Entities.

Journal of lower genital tract disease·2026
Same author

High-dose-rate vaginal brachytherapy for treatment of recurrent high-grade vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia.

La Radiologia medica·2026
Same author

Opportunistic and Organized Cervical Cancer Screening: Impact on Lesion Severity and Surgical Outcomes in 9830 Cervical Conizations.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)·2026

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Gynecology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Vulvar disorders present diverse clinical appearances, complicating accurate diagnosis.
  • Current medical training provides limited experience with vulvar conditions for generalists, dermatologists, and gynecologists.
  • Inadequate training leads to suboptimal care for women experiencing vulvar health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the benefits of establishing vulvology, a dedicated multidisciplinary subspecialty for vulvar diseases.
  • To advocate for a specialized field to address the complexities of vulvar health.

Main Methods:

  • Proposing the creation of vulvology as a distinct medical subspecialty.
  • Emphasizing the integration of various clinical aspects (infectious, oncologic, psychological) under one specialty.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Highlighting the need for standardized terminology and classification in vulvar disorders.

    • Main Results:

    • Vulvology offers a unified platform for research and discussion on vulvar conditions.
    • It facilitates a consolidated approach to the diverse clinical care needs of vulvar disorders.
    • An interdisciplinary approach aids in standardizing and systematizing the classification of vulvar diseases.

    Conclusions:

    • Vulvology, as a defined subspecialty, will enhance patient care for vulvar conditions.
    • It establishes specialized physicians (vulvologists) with expertise in vulvar health.
    • Dedicated clinics and comprehensive education will improve care for patients and providers.