[Vestibulitis and dyspareunia]

Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome is defined as chronic vulvar erythema involving dyspareunia. Some infectious causes have been suggested, as human papillomavirus. Other known or suspected causes include use of chemicals or other irritants. Sexual active women of the third decade are classically exposed to this syndrome. Dyspareunia is complex with a neurophysiological cause and an emotional outcome. Patients require a medical, surgical or psychological follow-up according to each case.