[Lichen sclerosus in women].

This review investigates women suffering from chronic vulval pruritus who may suffer from lichen sclerosus (LS). LS is a chronic inflammatory skin condition involving the vulva and anogenital regions. Treatment may be initiated upon suspicion, although the diagnosis is predominantly clinical and at times a skin biopsy is needed to confirm the diagnosis.

[Multidisciplinary examination and treatment of vulvodynia].

Women suffering from chronic vulvar pain seek help in the healthcare system on numerous occasions. The most common type is provoked localized vulvodynia (PVD) in which the pain has been persistent for more than three months without identifiable cause. The aetiology of PVD is multifactorial and the diagnosis is based upon medical history and gynaecological assessment including a bio-psycho-social evaluation.

[Multidisciplinary treatment on vulvodynia--where is the evidence?].

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome in vulva with a prevalence of nearly 15%. Due to poorly understood pathophysiology and lack of efficient treatment frustration is vastly spread among affected women and their physicians. Behavioural, medical and surgical interventions are widely used, but hardly any of them show significance compared to placebo effect.

Standard operating procedures for female genital sexual pain.

Introduction: Female genital sexual pain (GSP) is a common, distressing complaint in women of all ages that is underrecognized and undertreated. Definitions and terminology for female GSP are currently being debated. While some authors have suggested that GSP is not per se a sexual dysfunction, but rather a localized genial pain syndrome, others adhere to using clearly sexually related terms such as dyspareunia and vaginismus.

[Hyperprolactin as cause of hypoactive sexual desire in men].

Algorithms previously focused primarily on the testosterone level and its role when diagnosing and managing hypoactive sexual desire (HSD) in men. The importance of prolactin in male sexuality is recognized and should be taken into account when investigating more complex cases of HSD in men.

Botulinum toxin type A-a novel treatment for provoked vestibulodynia? Results from a randomized, placebo controlled, double blinded study.

Introduction: Vestibulodynia is an increasingly recognized problem among women and is often difficult to treat.

Aim: This randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Botox in the treatment of vestibulodynia.

Methods: Sixty-four women were randomized to receive Botox (N = 32) or saline placebo (N = 32).

Current perspectives in vulvodynia.

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 retrospective study of relevant diagnostic procedures in vulvodynia.

Objective: To identify objective clinical signs of vulvodynia and determine specific diagnostic tests for vulvodynia in women referred to a vulvar outpatient clinic for vulval complaints.

Study Design: A retrospective study was performed of the medical records of 201 consecutive Danish patients suspected of suffering from vulvodynia who were referred to a vulvar outpatient clinic (Department of Gynecology, Rigshospitalet University Hospital) between October 2003 and January 2006.

Results: Of 201 women, 117 were diagnosed with vulvodynia and 84 had other diagnoses.

Vulvodynia. Definition, diagnosis and treatment.

Vulvodynia is a chronic painful disorder with an estimated prevalence of 9-12%. A rising incidence of the condition constitutes a growing problem. This has lead to an increased focus on etiology and treatment, while the definition also requires attention.

[Small-intestine tumor with ectopic pancreas tissue and acute pancreatitis].

Ectopic pancreas tissue is usually a rare and incidental finding during surgery. Reports of discovery during surgery vary between 0.17% and 0.