Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate vulvovaginal disease (VVD) awareness in Italian obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) residents.
Materials And Methods: A 25-question survey on VVD basic knowledge (17 questions) and willingness to improve it (8 questions) was distributed through Ob/Gyn resident online group chats, from different Italian Universities in January 2023. A total number of 250 residents were invited to participate; 124 responses were obtained (response rate: 50%).
Background: Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecological cancer in the UK. The standard of care is a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. The aim of the treatment is the resection of all macroscopic disease.
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November 2021
Women with vulvar dermatoses report a psychosexual effect due to the chronicity of symptoms and long-term treatment as the disabling nature of the condition impacts their sexual relationship. Partner role and support in the management of psychosexual impact are poorly understood and are not part of the routine care for increasing number of women with vulvar dermatoses. This paper provides an aide-mémoire for identifying patient concerns and supporting the partner.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of the study was to determine how experts treat vulvar high-grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia (VHSIL) and differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN).
Method: A 26-question survey was designed through a literature review, reviewed by the Survey Committee of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), and distributed to all ISSVD members via e-mail in January 2019.
Results: Overall, 90 of 441 physician members consented to participate and 78 of 90 were eligible to complete the survey.