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  • Gynecology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Psychology

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  • Vulvodynia is a prevalent vulvar pain syndrome affecting women of all ages, sometimes emerging post-menopause.
  • Approximately 15% of adult women experience vulvodynia symptoms, with 4-5% currently symptomatic.
  • Diagnosis is made by exclusion due to the absence of specific diagnostic tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of vulvodynia.
  • To discuss management strategies and treatment outcomes.
  • To identify gaps in knowledge regarding etiology and long-term prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of vulvodynia research.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and management approaches.
  • Discussion of associated conditions and quality of life impacts.

Main Results:

  • Vulvodynia is frequently linked with other chronic pain disorders, leading to significant disability.
  • It can cause sexual dysfunction, depression, and anxiety, severely impacting quality of life.
  • No single intervention guarantees a cure; a combination approach is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term management requires a team-based approach with patient involvement.
  • Pharmacological therapy, psychotherapy, and physiotherapy are preferred, with surgery as a last resort.
  • Further research is needed on symptom duration, recurrence triggers, and the correlation between etiology and treatment efficacy.