Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome affecting around 10% of the female population. This book integrates clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower healthcare professionals to help their patients overcome this common, debilitating disorder.

Chronic vulvar pain, or 'vulvodynia', is a common problem that can have a considerable impact on the wellbeing of patients. Despite being seen routinely in everyday clinical practice, it remains a neglected disorder that may take many years to diagnose.

This book eases the way for physicians, including General Practitioners and Gynecologists, who are motivated to improve the lives of women suffering from vulvodynia.

By offering a concise overview of the latest information on the diagnosis and management of vulvodynia, and its numerous comorbidities, in an easy to read, 'tips and tricks' format, the book empowers physicians to rapidly and effectively address the complex and sensitive issues surrounding the disorder.

To date there is no scientific publication that deals exclusively with vulvodynia Must have for healthcare professionals involved in female sexual pain or vulval disease Book with insight into the organic features of the syndrome Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt

1. Epidemiology of vulvar pain and its sexual comorbidities.- 2. Vulvodynia What's Behind the Name?- 3. Vulvodynia and Dyspareunia How Should They Be Addressed?- 4. What Women With Vulvodynia Complain Of.- 5. How vulvodynia originates: The pathophysiology of vulvar pain.- 6. How to make a comprehensive diagnosis of vulvodynia and its co morbidities.