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Prevalence and demographic characteristics of vulvodynia in a population-based sample

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Reed, Barbara Diane, Harlow, Siobán Denise, Sen, Ananda, Legocki, Laurie Jo, Edwards, Rayna Monique, Arato, Nora, Haefner, Hope Katharine·2012·American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
DOI 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.08.012PMC PMC3779055
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Objective The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of vulvodynia among women in southeast Michigan.Study design A population-based study of adult women was conducted, using telephone recruitment and completion of a self-administered survey. Weighted estimates of vulvodynia prevalence and characteristics were determined.Results Over a year, 2542 women were recruited and 2269 (89.3%) completed the self-administered survey. The weighted prevalence of vulvodynia was 8.3% (95% confidence interval, 7.0-9.8) or approximately 101,000 women in the targeted population. Prevalence remained stable through age 70 years and declined thereafter. Among sexually active women, the prevalence was similar at all ages. Of 208 women meeting vulvodynia criteria, 101 (48.6%) had sought treatment, and only 3 (1.4%) had been diagnosed with vulvodynia (unweighted values). Previous vulvodynia symptoms had resolved in 384 women (16.9%) after a mean duration of 12.5 years.Conclusion Vulvodynia is common, although rarely diagnosed. Prevalence remains high among sexually active women of any age.

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  1. Moyal-Barracco, 2004, 2003 ISSVD terminology and classification of vulvodynia, J Reprod Med, 49, 772
  2. Reed, 2000, Psychosocial and sexual functioning in women with vulvodynia and chronic pelvic pain, J Reprod Med, 45, 624

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Authors
Reed, B. D., Harlow, S. D., Sen, A., Legocki, L. J., Edwards, R. M., Arato, N., & Haefner, H. K.
Affiliations
University of Michigan (US)
Corresponding author
Reed, Barbara Diane
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Venue
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2012-02
Volume
206
Issue
2
Pages
170.e1-170.e9
ISSN
0002-9378 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/j.ajog.2011.08.012
PMC
PMC3779055
OpenAlex
W2029654045
Cited by
317
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14
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FWCI
7.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
  • National Institutes of Health
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Genital Health and Disease
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Urology › Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Keywords
vulvodynia, prevalence, women's health, age distribution, sexual activity, treatment seeking, diagnosis, symptom resolution, Southeast Michigan
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Health Surveys, Humans, Michigan, Middle Aged, Surveys and Questionnaires, Prevalence, Age Distribution, Vulvodynia

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