Perception and modulation of pain in vulvodynia: role of emotions, partners and oxytocin KU Leuven
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD), i.e., chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause, is a prevalent disorder affecting about 5 to 19% of young women at reproductive age. The pain can be experienced during sexual as well as non-sexual activities (e.g., bicycling, wearing tight trousers) and negatively affects psychosexual and interpersonal functioning. To date, little is known about the causes of PVD and the factors that influence the ...