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Focal vulvitis: a psychosexual problem for which surgery is not the answer

J M de Jong1, R H van Lunsen, E A Robertson

  • 1Rutgers Foundation, Dutch Sexual Health and Family Planning Organization, Den Haag, The Netherlands.

Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|June 1, 1995
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Focal vulvitis treatment using Woodruff perineoplasty is ineffective, with most patients experiencing persistent pain. The study suggests abandoning this surgery and focusing on integrated treatments addressing vulvar irritation, pelvic floor issues, and psychosexual factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Dermatology
  • Sexology

Background:

  • Focal vulvitis, a syndrome of burning vulvar pain and superficial dyspareunia, has emerged in the last decade.
  • Woodruff perineoplasty has been a recommended surgical treatment for focal vulvitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the long-term efficacy of Woodruff perineoplasty for focal vulvitis.
  • To explore the underlying causes and contributing factors of focal vulvitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients undergoing Woodruff perineoplasty.
  • Evaluation of surgical outcomes and patient-reported symptoms.
  • Assessment of etiological factors including mechanical, chemical, and psychosexual elements.

Main Results:

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  • The majority of women experienced persistent focal vulvitis symptoms post-surgery, indicating treatment failure.
  • Identified immediate causes included mechanical and chemical vulvar irritation.
  • Inadequate sexual behavior, such as insufficient lubrication and pelvic floor hypertonia, was prevalent.
  • Psychosexual factors, including decreased libido and depression, significantly contributed to the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Woodruff perineoplasty should be abandoned as a treatment for focal vulvitis due to its ineffectiveness.
  • An integrated treatment approach is recommended, encompassing vulvar skin care, pelvic muscle relaxation, and sexological therapy.