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Dyspareunia and vulvar disease

M G Marin1, R King, G J Dennerstein

  • 1Dermogynaecology Clinic, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Australia.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|December 5, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Functional dyspareunia is frequently linked to trauma-producing sexual behaviors and psychological distress. Addressing sexual history and stress factors is crucial for all patients, irrespective of their specific diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Psychology
  • Sexual Health

Background:

  • Functional dyspareunia presents a complex challenge in vulvar diseases.
  • Contributing factors may vary between patients with epithelial disorders and those with healthy genitalia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and quantify factors contributing to functional dyspareunia.
  • To investigate differences in these factors based on the presence of an epithelial disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Psychological assessment using structured interviews, Beck Depression Inventory, and Spielberger State/Trait Anxiety Inventory.
  • Data categorized based on functional diagnosis or epithelial disorder.
  • Inclusion of sexual behavior, stress, and coping in the assessment.

Main Results:

  • Both groups exhibited high rates of trauma-producing sexual behaviors (unlubricated, unaroused, undesired sex).
  • Significant psychological and coping difficulties were prevalent across patient groups.
  • Distinctions observed in undesired sexual experiences, coping abilities, stress onset, and interview distress levels.

Conclusions:

  • Factors contributing to dyspareunia are frequent and warrant attention regardless of diagnosis.
  • Recommended interventions include taking a sexual and stress history.
  • Counseling should be considered for all patients experiencing functional dyspareunia.

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