Chronic vulvar pain is a significant and misunderstood factor in women's health. Recent new definitions of chronic vulvar dysesthesia have helped to clarify the issue, however the etiology and effective treatment options remain elusive. A systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of vulvar dysesthesia is necessary for this difficult and challenging condition.
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Clin Obstet Gynecol
March 2025
Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders, Washington, District of Columbia.
Pain that occurs during sexual activity is highly prevalent during a woman's lifetime, affecting ∼15% of women. The etiology of dyspareunia is multifactorial. Therefore, treatment must be individualized.
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December 2022
Gynecological Plastic Surgery Department, Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 33 Ba-Da Chu Road, Shi Jing Shan District, Beijing, 100144, People's Republic of China.
Background: Increasing attention has been given to clitoral hoods in recent years, but few studies have been conducted on the classification and treatment strategies of clitoral hood hypertrophy. The purpose of this article is to introduce a new system of clitoral hood classification based on relevant anatomy and make recommendations for clitoral hood reduction.
Methods: The clitoral hood region is divided into the central zone (zone C) and the lateral zone (zone L).
J Dermatolog Treat
March 2022
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital "Dr. José Eleuterio González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, México.
Red scrotum syndrome is an infrequently reported dermatosis characterized by scrotal erythema accompanied by burning, pain, or dysesthesia. It has been increasingly associated with prolonged use of topical corticosteroids. Treatment is challenging and symptoms may persist for months or years after discontinuation of the topical corticosteroids.
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January 2020
Department of Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address:
Background: Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is characterized by symptoms of distressing physiological sexual arousal (Persistent genital arousal [PGA] symptoms such as genital vasocongestion, sensitivity, or both) that occur in the absence of sexual desire. There continues to be a lack of systematic research on this condition. Little is known about the common medical comorbidities and psychological, sexual, or relationship well-being of individuals who experience PGA symptoms.
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