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View article: Experiences of Care and Gaslighting in Patients With Vulvovaginal Disorders
Experiences of Care and Gaslighting in Patients With Vulvovaginal Disorders Open
Importance Medical gaslighting, in which a patient’s concerns are dismissed without proper evaluation, has been described anecdotally in vulvovaginal patient care, but has not been quantified. Objective To use a patient-centered instrument…
View article: Differentially Regulated miRNAs and Their Related Molecular Pathways in Lichen Sclerosus
Differentially Regulated miRNAs and Their Related Molecular Pathways in Lichen Sclerosus Open
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with unknown pathogenesis. The aberrant expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) is considered to exert a crucial role in LS. We used the next-generation sequencing technology (RNASeq) …
View article: Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser for the Treatment of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Open
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the efficacy of fractionated carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) laser therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus. METHODS: We conducted a prospective, double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled, trial conducted in a clinic specializing …
View article: Fractional CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: a Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial
Fractional CO2 Laser for the Treatment of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: a Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial Open
Objective To determine the efficacy of fractional carbon dioxide laser (FXCO2) therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). Design Prospective, double-blind, sham-controlled, randomized trial. Setting Clinic specializing in vulvovaginal diso…
View article: Exploring Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression in Female Patients With Provoked Vulvodynia With Associated Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
Exploring Pain-Related Anxiety and Depression in Female Patients With Provoked Vulvodynia With Associated Overactive Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction Open
Introduction Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition with potential associated factors, including musculoskeletal and psychosocial components. Aim This study explores the prevalence of pain-related anxiety and depression in women with provo…
View article: <p>Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Current Perspectives</p>
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Current Perspectives Open
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory dermatosis that may lead to scarring of the vulva and sexual dysfunction. LS affects women of all ages and often goes unrecognized and underreported. Uncertainty continues to exist ar…
View article: Cervical Ectropion May Be a Cause of Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis
Cervical Ectropion May Be a Cause of Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis Open
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis is a poorly understood chronic vaginitis with an unknown etiology. Symptoms of desquamative inflammatory vaginitis include copious yellowish discharge, vulvovaginal discomfort, and dyspareunia. Cervical …