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Psychological, Relational, and Fertility-Related Characteristics of Italian Women with Vulvodynia: A Comparative
Antonio Gattamelata1,2, Giulia Fioravanti3, Vanessa Prisca Zurkirch4
1Escuela de Doctorado en Psicología, Universidad de Jaén, Campus Las Lagunillas s/n, 23071 Jaén, Spain.
Abstract:
Vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulvar area, is associated with significant psychological distress and profoundly impacts women's quality of life. This study examines the psychological and relational experiences of women with vulvodynia, focusing on attachment styles, resilience, fertility-related distress, and sexual functioning. A total of 203 women (96 with vulvodynia and 107 controls), aged 19 to 50 years, were recruited and completed a series of validated psychological measures. The results revealed that women with vulvodynia reported higher levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance, lower resilience, greater fertility-related distress, impaired sexual function, reduced dyadic adjustment, and elevated depressive symptoms compared to the controls. These findings underscore the complex interplay of psychological, relational, and fertility-related challenges experienced by women with vulvodynia. This study highlights the need for integrated, multidisciplinary approaches to address the medical, psychological, and relational dimensions of the condition, ultimately improving the well-being and quality of life for affected women.
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