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Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome: an exploratory case-control study

S Bazin1, C Bouchard, J Brisson

  • 1Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology, Saint-Sacrement Hospital, Québec, Canada.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Genital infections are uncommon in vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. Early oral contraceptive use and early first intercourse are associated risk factors for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome.

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Human papillomaviruses and vulvar vestibulitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is a chronic pain condition affecting women.
  • The role of genital infections in VVS etiology is debated.
  • Potential risk factors require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of genital bacterial infections in women with VVS.
  • To explore associations between VVS and reproductive/sexual history.
  • To identify potential risk factors for VVS development.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study involving 57 women with VVS (dyspareunia ≥ 6 months) and 173 asymptomatic controls.
  • Participants aged 18-35 years, non-pregnant.
  • Genital infections assessed; polymerase chain reaction (PCR) used for human papillomavirus (HPV) detection.

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Main Results:

  • Low prevalence of common genital infections (gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomonas, mycoplasma, Gardnerella, Candida) in VVS cases.
  • Ureaplasma detected in 17.5% of cases; HPV DNA in 5.3% via PCR.
  • Significantly increased risk of VVS associated with early oral contraceptive (OC) use (RR 11.0) and early age at first intercourse (RR 3.3).

Conclusions:

  • Infection appears to play a minimal role in the etiology of VVS.
  • Hormonal factors, specifically early oral contraceptive use, may contribute to VVS development.
  • Early sexual activity is also a significant risk factor for VVS.