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A qualitative study of women with vulvodynia: II. Response to a multidisciplinary approach to management
Pat Munday1, Ann Buchan, Gill Ravenhill
1Watford Sexual Health Centre and Department of Physiotherapy, West Hertfordshire Hospitals National Health Service Trust, and Centre for Research in Primary and Community Care, University of Hertfordshire, Watford, UK. pat.munday@whht.nhs.uk
Objective:
To evaluate the response of a group of women with vulvodynia who were participating in an integrated, multidisciplinary management program comprising medical evaluation and treatment, psychotherapy, physiotherapy and dietary advice.
Study Design:
Retrospective, qualitative, in-depth interview study.
Results:
Twenty-seven of 29 women reported a significant benefit, and 9 who had completed the program were pain free. All women appreciated the integrated approach, and even those who were not completely pain free found that they were able to manage their condition satisfactorily.
Conclusion:
Further evaluation of this program is warranted to assess whether it would be helpfulfor other women with this problem.
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