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Sexual behavior changes with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome

G White1, M Jantos

  • 1Sexual Medicine Unit, Gilmore Clinic, Canberra Hospital, Woden, ACT, Australia.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|October 20, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Vulvar vestibulitis significantly impacts sexual function, causing pain, reduced arousal, and decreased interest in intercourse. This condition is best classified as sexual dysfunction due to a general medical condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome is a chronic pain condition affecting women.
  • It significantly impacts quality of life and sexual functioning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate alterations in sexual behavior associated with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome.
  • To determine an appropriate classification for the resultant sexual dysfunction.

Main Methods:

  • Medical screening and validated questionnaires were used.
  • Forty patients meeting criteria for vestibulitis syndrome were included.

Main Results:

  • Patients reported an average of 33 months of vulvar pain.
  • Significant findings included increased vulvar pain during intercourse, reduced arousal potential, and avoidance of sexual activity.
  • Reduced interest in sex and negative feelings toward intercourse were common, alongside refusal of sexual advances.

Conclusions:

  • Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome leads to significant sexual dysfunction.
  • The most fitting classification is sexual dysfunction due to a general medical condition, per DSM-IV criteria.

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