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To evaluate whether ocular migraines can be related to sympathetic nervous system hypofunction, especially when associated with interstitial cystitis and dyspareunia.
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Dextroamphetamine sulfate was administered to a 34-year-old woman with a history of long-term interstitial
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We describe here a series of selected patients from an established vaginitis research clinic diagnosed with vulvovestibulitis (VV) who underwent surgical intervention for focal disease. Long-term results of surgical correction are reported and characteristic histopathology findings
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Cycling has gained increased popularity among women, but in contrast to men, literature on urogenital overuse injuries and sexual dysfunctions is scarce.
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To determine the prevalence and duration of urogenital overuse injuries and sexual dysfunctions in female cyclists of the
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Endometriosis is defined by the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. The disease causes pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dyschezia and urinary symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and elastosonography
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Fallopian tube prolapse is reported to most commonly occur after vaginal hysterectomy. Both diagnosis and management have varied, resulting in differing efficacies of treatment.
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We reviewed the presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of 18 cases of tubal prolapse in 17
A 37-year-old woman underwent surgery to remove bilateral vulvar masses. The masses were firm, non-tender, and immobile. Pathologic finding was a well-delineated creamy grayish mass with a homogenous grayish solid surface and mild edema, chronic inflammatory infiltration, and focal dilation of the
Background: The prevalence and presentation patterns in women with pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) secondary to pelvic venous insufficiency (PVI) at various ages are ill-defined. The purpose of this investigation was to determine if the
The contraceptive pill has been a revolution of the last 40 years. In Italy, however, it is much less widely used than in other countries. Explanations for this phenomenon range from religious implications and customs to misinformation and word-of-mouth communication of negative experiences. The
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a benign, chronic, inflammatory skin disease with a predilection for the anogenital region in women. Although males can also be affected, the ratio of female to male incidence has been reported to be as high as 6-10:1 and possesses a bimodal age distribution of pre-pubertal
The paper describes a study carried out in 40 patients affected by lichen sclerosus (LS) of the vulva. The mean age of patients was 60.9 years (range 27-83) and 31 were in menopause. Patients were divided randomly into two groups of 20. The symptoms (itching, burning, pain, dyspareunia), clinical
Background. According to the limited studies reporting new treatments for vulvovaginal candidiasis, this study was designed to compare the combination of fluconazole and oral protexin with fluconazole in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis. Methods. A double-blind clinical trial was conducted,
The pathophysiology of endometriosis and its treatment are discussed. Endometriosis is a gynecological disorder characterized by the growth of the ectopic endometrium. The usual plaque looks like a small blood-filled cyst that is surrounded by a puckering scar. This tissue responds to fluctuating
Objective: Episiotomy is associated with an increased risk of postpartum pain, bleeding, and dyspareunia. The hypothesis of this trial was that in women with singleton pregnancy, and spontaneous labor at term, use of calendula ointment would reduce pain after episiotomy.Methods: This
Vaginal candidiasis or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VC) is a common mucosal infection of vagina, mainly caused by Candida species. The major symptoms of VC are dyspareunia, pruritis, itching, soreness, vagina as well as vulvar erythema and edema. Most common risk factors that lead to the imbalance in
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Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is widely thought to be due to ovarian or internal iliac vein reflux. This report of a retrospective review of treatment of nonthrombotic common iliac vein (CIV) or inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction with relief of symptoms demonstrates an often