Concept information
Preferred term
Vulvodynia
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Generalized Vulvodynia
- Pain, Vulva
- Vestibulodynia
- Vulva Pain
- Vulvodynia, Generalized
Note
- do not confuse with VULVAR VESTIBULITIS
Scope note
- Complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (Generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the VESTIBULE area when pressure is applied (Vestibulodynia, or Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome). Typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. Vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.
History note
- 2010; for Vestibulodynia, use VULVAR VESTIBULITIS SYNDROME 2008-2009
In other languages
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Finnish
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kipu naisen sukuelimissä
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ulkosynnytinkipu
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ulkosynnyttimien kipu
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ulkosynnyttimien kiputila
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Swedish
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Generaliserad vulvodyni
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Vestibulodyni
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Vulvasmärta
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D056650
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