Damsted-Petersen C, Boyer SC, Pukall CF. Current perspectives in vulvodynia.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009;
5:423-36. [PMID:
19586434 DOI:
10.2217/whe.09.30]
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Abstract
Vulvodynia, or chronic vulvar pain, is a common but poorly understood condition. Although its etiology is not well understood, it appears to be multifactorial. As such, treatment options are targeted to reduce singular symptoms in a piecemeal fashion. A number of randomized, controlled trials have been conducted and at least one paper on combination therapy has been published; however, further systematic research is needed in order to more fully inform clinical practice.
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