Is Vulvodynia Associated With an Altered Vaginal Microbiota?: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Vulvodynia is defined as vulvar pain of at least 3 months' duration, without clear identifiable cause, which may have potential associated factors. It can have a significant impact on women's quality of life due to a combination of physical pain, emotional distress, and limited treatment options. Despite affecting a considerable number of women worldwide, the causes and underlying mechanisms of vulvodynia remain poorly understood.

Vaginal Leptothrix: An Innocent Bystander?

Leptothrix are long bacteria of rare occurrence; although these bacteria have been implicated in causing vaginal symptoms identical to candidiasis, studies on prevalence and effect on overall vaginal health are lacking. In this study, we evaluated data of women referred to a private clinic for treating vulvovaginal symptoms (n = 1847) and reassessed data of our previous and ongoing studies (n = 1773). The overall rate of leptothrix was 2.

G-spot: Fact or Fiction?: A Systematic Review.

Introduction: The G-spot, a putative erogenous area in the anterior vaginal wall, is a widely accepted concept in the mainstream media, but controversial in medical literature.

Aim: Review of the scientific data concerning the existence, location, and size of the G-spot.

Methods: Search on Pubmed, Pubmed Central, Cochrane, clinicaltrials.

Impact of the Sampling Site in the Result of Wet Mount Microscopy.

Objectives: Wet mount microscopy (WMM) is an ancillary test in the diagnosis of vulvovaginitis. However, there are little data about the impact of the sampling site. Our main objective was to determine the agreement between samples collected from different vaginal sites.

Vulvodynia: A disease commonly hidden in plain sight.

•Vulvodynia affects at least 6% of women, and can be found at any age and in all ethnic groups.•The diagnosis is one of exclusion but is very often missed.•Women with vulvodynia are frequently misdiagnosed as having vaginismus.

Survey on Aesthetic Vulvovaginal Procedures: What do Portuguese Doctors and Medical Students Think?

 To assess the medical doctors and medical students' opinion regarding the evidence and ethical background of the performance of vulvovaginal aesthetic procedures (VVAPs).  Cross-sectional online survey among 664 Portuguese medical doctors and students.  Most participants considered that there is never or there rarely is a medical reason to perform: vulvar whitening (85.

Women without vulvodynia can have a positive 'Q-tip test': a cross sectional study.

Background: Vulvodynia is a frequently missed pathology, often confused with vaginismus. The Q-tip test (QTT) is fundamental for the diagnosis; however, there is lack of data about its performance in asymptomatic women.

Objective: This study intended to evaluate the QTT for painful vestibular spots in asymptomatic women.

Lipschütz ulcers: should we rethink this? An analysis of 33 cases.

Objectives: To describe the presentation and characteristics of patients with Lipschütz ulcers (LU) and to evaluate the role of a standard protocol in the aetiological diagnosis.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of all cases of diagnosis of LU at our Vulvar Clinic during a five-year period.

Results: Of 110 women with vulvar ulcers, 33 (30.

Emphysematous vaginitis.

Background: Emphysematous vaginitis is a rare condition, characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the vaginal and/or exocervical mucosa. Although its etiology is not completely understood, it is self-limited, with a benign clinical course. Vaginal discharge, sometimes bloody, and pruritus are the most common symptoms.

What differentiates symptomatic from asymptomatic women with lichen sclerosus?

Aims: To investigate the differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic women with vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS).

Methods: Data on file concerning 228 LS patients was retrospectively reviewed.

Results: Most patients were symptomatic (193/228; 85%).

Prevalence of vulvodynia and risk factors for the condition in Portugal.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of vulvodynia in Portugal and factors associated with this condition.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, an online survey was distributed by email and posted on a website and social networks. Women aged at least 18 years who were living in Portugal were eligible to complete the survey between June 1 and November 30, 2013.