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Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia: a clinical correlation
Kenneth Peters1, Benjamin Girdler, Donna Carrico
1Department of Urology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
Abstract:
Vulvodynia affects 25% of women with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC). The objective of our study was to clinically evaluate the association of PBS/IC and vulvodynia and possible contributing factors. To our knowledge, this has not been reported. Seventy women with PBS/IC were evaluated from December 2005 to December 2006 with a comprehensive history and exam. Two groups were formed--those with vulvodynia and those without vulvodynia for comparison. Of the women, 51.4% had vulvodynia and 48.6% did not have vulvodynia using our operative definition. Average levator pain levels were significantly greater in those with vulvodynia. There was no significant difference in the total number of lifetime pelvic surgeries, history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vaginitis, or abuse history between groups. The correlation of vulvodynia and PBS/IC may have been underestimated. Research needs to explore the link between precipitating factors, symptoms, and effective treatment options for PBS/IC and vulvodynia.
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