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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 5/2008

01.05.2008 | Original Article

Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia: a clinical correlation

verfasst von: Kenneth Peters, Benjamin Girdler, Donna Carrico, Ibrahim Ibrahim, Ananias Diokno

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 5/2008

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Abstract

Vulvodynia affects 25% of women with painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC). The objective of our study was to clinically evaluate the association of PBS/IC and vulvodynia and possible contributing factors. To our knowledge, this has not been reported. Seventy women with PBS/IC were evaluated from December 2005 to December 2006 with a comprehensive history and exam. Two groups were formed—those with vulvodynia and those without vulvodynia for comparison. Of the women, 51.4% had vulvodynia and 48.6% did not have vulvodynia using our operative definition. Average levator pain levels were significantly greater in those with vulvodynia. There was no significant difference in the total number of lifetime pelvic surgeries, history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), vaginitis, or abuse history between groups. The correlation of vulvodynia and PBS/IC may have been underestimated. Research needs to explore the link between precipitating factors, symptoms, and effective treatment options for PBS/IC and vulvodynia.
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Metadaten
Titel
Painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia: a clinical correlation
verfasst von
Kenneth Peters
Benjamin Girdler
Donna Carrico
Ibrahim Ibrahim
Ananias Diokno
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2008
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0501-y

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