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    VULVODYNIA

  • 100 Ways To Love Your Mate by Connie Saindon, MA   Selfhelp & Psychology Magazine.
  • A Guide for Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
  • A Western Medicine view of Fibromyalgia
  • A Word About Vulvar Pain  Reprinted from The Vulvar Pain Newsletter Spring 1993, Number 1. The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • Aging And Reproduction Randy S. Morris, M.D.
  • An exclusive OBGYN.net interview with C. Paul Perry,M.D., president of The International Pelvic Pain Society,on the organization's progress, goals and vision.
  • An Evaluation of Modified Vestibulectomy in the Treatment of Vulvar Vestibulitis: Preliminary Results, Kehoe Sean, and David Luesley. Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica 75, no. 7 (August 1996): 676-7.
  • Anatomy of the vulva.
  • Are you aware of a condition called vulvodynia? ``The symptoms are burning, pain and sometimes itching in the vulva, plus pain during intercourse or even on contact. I read a question from a boyfriend of a woman with some of these symptoms and you did not mention vulvodynia in your answer. Those of us who suffer with it are trying to spread the word. There is no identifiable cause or totally effective treatment at the present time, but we are hopeful and commited to sharing information. ``-Elysa
  • Arizona Doctors - Dr. Gordon Davis
  • Bacterial Vaginosis Priestley, Cecilia J. F., and G. R. Kinghorn. British Journal of Clinical Practice, 50, no. 6 (September 1996): 331-4.
  • Bacterial Vaginosis: Current Review with Indications for Asymptomatic therapy  Thomason, Jessica L., Sheldon M. Gelbart, and Nancy J. Scaglione. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 165, no. 4, part 2 (October 1991):1210-17.
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Department of Dermatology   The Department of Dermatology offers comprehensive dermatologic diagnostic and therapeutic services and skin cancer, cosmetic, and laser surgery. -330 Brookline Avenue      Boston, MA 02215      617-667-7000
  • Boron cure??? take this with a grain of salt...
  • Candida Carol's Page:
  • Candida Control
  • Candida Elimination Program: Dietary Considerations
  • Candida Forum
  • Candidiasis - Candida - HealthWorld Online
  • Cause of yeast infections and how to prevent them  Mayo Clinic
  • Causes of pain during intercourse
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  • Center for Vulvar Diseases University of Michigan Medical Center  Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Taubman Center, Reception E, Box 0384 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0384
  • Characteristics of Vulvodynia and Treatment Options.  JULIUS F. METTS, M.D. University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Davis, California
  • Chronic Fungal Vaginitis: The Value of Cultures Nyirjesy, Paul, Sueny M. Sweeney, Marvin H. Terry Grody, Carol A. Jordan, and Helen R. Buckley. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 173, no. 3, part 1 (September 1995): 820-23.
  • Chronic vulvar pain: it affects a surprisingly high number of women By Joel R. Cooper, The Medical Reporter ©1995, Joel R. Cooper. Vulvodynia (unremitting pain, stinging, and burning of the vulva) affects an estimated 100,000 - 200,000 U.S. women. This devastating condition, which often undermines work and family life and makes sexual intercourse painful or impossible, has been treated in the past with surgery and laser therapy, as well as antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory medications. Some success has also been reported with amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant.
  • Clinicel Scar Treatment (from Life Medical Sciences)
  • CNN - Mayo - Vulvodynia - Chronic vulvar pain - July 24, 1998
  • cystitis and vulvodynia by Dianne on April 29, 1998 at 11:47:58:1998 Med Help Int.
  • Dealing with Vulvar Pain Sheri Graber
  • Dealing With Vulvar Pain  By Dr. George Wilbanks.
  • Dermatological problems  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Vulvar Pain and Erythema Julie Larkin, MD, Greg Thomas, MD, John Toney, MD, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fla. [Medscape Women's Health 3(6), 1998.
  • Diet Guidelines
  • Diseases of the Vulva Center for Vulvar Diseases University of Michigan Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Taubman Center, Reception E, Box 0384 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0384
  • Disorders of the Vulva
  • Dr. Glazer's Vulvodynia Website ``Vulvodynia literally means pain in the vulva. It is characterized by itching, burning, stinging or stabbing in the area around the opening of the vagina.
  • Dysaesthetic Vulvodynia   (Vulval Pain Society)
  • Dyspareunia Virtual Hospital, Univ. of Iowa
  • Dyspareunia in Undiagnosed Sjogren's Sydrome Tayal, S. C., and P. G. Watson. British Journal of Clinical Practice 50, no. 1 (January/February 1996): 57-58.
  • Effective Treatments for Vulvar Pain The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • Epidemiology of Vaginitis Kent, Howard L. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 165, no. 4, part 2 (October 1991): 1168-76.
  • Establishing the diagnosis of vulvar vestibulitis.White G et al.  J Reprod Med, 42(3):157-160, 1997. 9 References Sexual Medicine Unit, Gilmore Clinic, Woden Valley Hospital, P.O. Box 11, Woden, ACT, Australia (Dr G White) TN.03 FB9818/048 ã 1998
  • Fibromyalgia facts
  • Fibromyalgia stuff
  • Flashlamp-excited dye laser therapy of idiopathic vulvodynia is safe and efficacious. Richard Reid.  (AM J OBSTET GYNECOL 1995;172:1684-701.)
  • General articles on pain  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Genital Pain in Women Undertreated (3/21) By ALISON MACK c.1997 Medical Tribune News Service
  • Genital Wart Management - A Partnership Between Physician and Patient by Jonathan B. Parmer, MD, Eugene J. Basiliere, MD, Elaine K. Orenberg, PhD. The Female Patient
  • Guaifenesin Treatment The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • Guidelines for Vulvar Skin Care Department of Nursing: Children's and Women's Services/OB-GYN Patient Education Committee Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed Creation Date: 1991Last Revision Date: September 1997-Iowa Health Book: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Guidelines for Vulvar Skin Care from Virtual Hospital: Iowa Health Book: UIHC Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Health World - Medical Treatment Programs - Yeast Syndrome (15)
  • Heidi's Home Page
  • History: 60yo woman complaining of persistent vulvar pruritus.
  • ICN Research Library-Vulvadynia Studies
  • If he can't perform in bed don't get mad: get him to a doctor. By Joel R. Cooper, The Medical Reporter  ``Approximately 50% of American men over 40 have experienced problems with impotence to varying degrees, according to a study by the New England Research Institute. The ability to have an erection declines with age. A recent study suggests that 19 million men from age 40 to 70 in the U.S., out of a total of more than 37 million, either may be impotent or may have experienced the problem.``
  • Information for use with the low-oxalate diet  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Interferon Alpha-2b Treatment of Symptomatic Chronic Vulvodynia Associated with Koilocytosis," Larsen, John, Kurt Peters, Carsten Sand Petersen, Kirsten Damkjær, Jens
  • Interferon Alpha-2b Treatment of Symptomatic Chronic Vulvodynia Associated with Koilocytosis Larsen, John, Kurt Peters, Carsten Sand Petersen, Kirsten Damkjær, Jens Albrectsen, and Kaare Weismann. Acta Dermato-Venereologica 73, no. 5 (October 1993): 385-7.
  • Interstitial Cystitis Association - Home
  • Is vulvar vestibulitis syndrome an inflammatory condition? A comparison of histological findings in affected and healthy women. Lundqvist EN, et al- Acta Derm Venereol 1997 Jul;77(4):319-322
  • Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page.  Excellent Site
  • Keepers! Inc. -- GLADRAGS cotton menstrual pads
  • Lichen Sclerosus and Thyroid Disease,"  Wright, Andy J. Journal of Reproductive Medicine 43 (1998): 240.
  • Lichen Sclerosus OBGYN
  • Links to internet resources  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Local and distant skin flaps in the reconstruction of vulvar deformitiesRichard Reid, MD (Am J Obstet Gynecol  1997;177:1372-84)
  • London Health
  • Low Oxalate Treatment The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • Low-oxalate diet from Rowan's Resources
  • Many people must live with pain daily
  • Medical experts put chronic pelvic pain on the map in Denver, April 3-4, 1998
  • Medication information  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • MEDLINE Search - VULVODYNIA
  • MedWeb: Gynecology and women's health
  • Mind Media Biofeedback & Health technology
  • More Study of Chronic Genital Pain Is Needed (4/4)*   By DAMARIS CHRISTENSEN c.1997 Medical Tribune News Service
  • National Institutes of Health host first symposium on mysterious illness affecting women. Mate P- National Vulvodynia Assoc. Press Advisory 1997 (FULL ARTICLE)
  • National Vulvodynia Association USA. P.O. Box 4491 Silver Springs, MD 20914-4491       Phone: (301) 299-0775  Fax: (301) 299-3999
  • New Approaches for the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis Sweet, Richard L. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 169, no. 2, part 2 (August 1993): 479-82.
  • Non-English vulvodynia articles  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • OBGYN.NET ``A physician reviewed service offering medical professionals, women and industry a home for publishing, accessing information and global interaction. We offer three sections, each focusing  on different segments of the women's health community: Medical Professionals, Medical Industry and Women. Select the area that best matches your interests. And feel free to drop in on the other areas if you like.``
  • One pill for treating yeast infection Mayo Clinic
  • Paget's Disease of the Vulva OBGYN
  • Pain Relief Guide for Vulvodynia
  • Pain Relief Guide: Vulvodynia  by Sota Omoigui, M.D.
  • Parallel pathologies? Vulvar vestibulitis and interstitial cystitis. Stewart EG - J Reprod Med 42(3), 131-134 (1997)
  • Patient's History Provides Clues in Vulvar Disease Dx-Eleanor LeBourdais Contributing Editor. Dermatology Times
  • Phase I/II Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Capsaicin for Interstitial Cystitis and Vulvar Vestibulitis (Summary Last Modified 01/97)
  • Physcial Therapy for Vulvodynia
  • Physical therapy and biofeedback  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Pleiades Heart Beat: Women & Health (see Topic 59)
  • Polymerase chain reaction search for viral etiology of vulvar vestibulitis syndrome  Jacob Bornstein  et al. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;175:139-44.)
  • Predicting the outcome of surgical treatment of vulvar vestibulitis. Stewart EG - J Reprod Med 42(3), 131-134 (1997)
  • Pregnancy & Women's Health Information
  • Promising New Vulvodynia Research! Center for Current Research Inc.
  • Re: anyone in atlanta with vulvodynia
  • Re: surgery for vulvodynia
  • Re: UK interest in lecture on vulval pain?
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  • Re: vulvadynia (index)
  • Re: Vulvodynia- A CURE!
  • Re: Vulvodynia: Bartholin's/Skene's Glands
  • References The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • RESEARCH OUTLINES EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF  PUZZLING GYNECOLOGICAL  DISORDER  Treatment Gives New Life to  Women's Sex Lives.  Cornell.edu
  • Rowan's Resources
  • sci-veg: Diet issues for lupus/candidiasis sufferer
  • Sexuality and Pain OBGYN
  • Simplified Surgical Revision of the Vulvar Vestibule for Vulvar Vestibulitis Goetsch, Martha F.American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 174, no. 6 (June1996): 1701-7.
  • Simplified surgical revision of the vulvar vestibule for vulvar vestibulitis.  Martha F. Goetsch. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;174:1701-7.)
  • Snap:Health:Diseases & Conditions:Gynecologic:Vulvodynia
  • Some suggested vulvar pain and itching measures OBGYN
  • Surgical options for vulvar vestibulitis  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Sympatico Health Links Reviews: Conditions & Diseases: Muscles & Bones
  • Symptomatic Vulvar Burning (Vulvodynia)
  • The Aetiology and Pathogenesis of Vaginal Candidosis: An Update," Granger, Susan E. British Journal of Clinical Practice 46, no. 4 (Winter 1992).
  • The Candida Page
  • The National Vulvodynia Association  (NVA)  `` is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
  • The Treatment of Acute and Chronic Vaginal Candidosis  Scudamore, J. A., P. J. H. Tooley, and R. J. Allcorn. British Journal of Clinical Practice 46, no. 4 (Winter 1992): 260-3.
  • The Vulvar Pain Foundation Post Office Drawer 177 Graham, NC 27253  Phone: (910) 226-0704  Fax: (910) 226-8518
  • TMR - VULVAR PAIN
  • Topical Estrogen Treatment The Vulvar Pain Foundation
  • Treatment and Management of Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis JULIUS F. METTS, M.D. University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Davis, California
  • Treatment of Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome with Electromyographic Biofeedback of Pelvic Floor Musculature Journal of Reproductive Medicine 43 (1998): 240.  Journal of Reproductive Medicine 40, no. 4 (April 1995): 283-90.
  • Treating VAGINISMUS with Perry brand sensors  by John D. Perry, Ph.D., F.A.A.C.S. (Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Sexologists)
  • UK Health Centre
  • Ultrastructural study of the epithelium of the normal human vulva. Sargeant P, et al- J Submicrosc Cytol Pathol 1996 Apr;28(2):161-170
  • Urinary oxalate excretion and its role in vulvar pain syndrome  Michael S. Baggish (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1977; 177: 3
  • Urology goes mainstream  By Joel R. Cooper, The Medical Reporter
  • Vaginismus. Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the vaginal entrance making intercourse impossible. This is generally thought to be a fairly rare dysfunction. However, Sarrel and Sarrel (1979) expand their definition of vaginismus to include difficult or uncomfortable penetration due to involuntary vaginal contractions. With this expanded definition the incidence is much higher, about 20% of all women seen by the Sarrel's experience some degree of vaginismus.
  • Various Medications Used for Vulvar Diseases OBGYN
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  • Vestibulectomy by Kehoe & Luesley ("An Evaluation of Modified Vestibulectomy in the Treatment of Vulvar Vestibulitis: Preliminary Results," Acta Obstetrica et Gynecologica Scandinavica 75 (1996): 676-677.
  • VESTIBULITIS
  • Vestibulodynia—A subset of vulvar vestibulitis or a novel syndrome? J. Bornstein et al. (Am J Obstet Gynecol 1997;177:43)
  • Visit The Female Patient on the Web
  • Viral Infections OBGYN
  • Vulval Pain Society  PO Box 514 Slough Berks SL1 2BP UK
  • Vulval Vestibulitis Information compiled by Dept. of Dermatology Waikato Hospital Hamilton New Zealand.
  • Vulvar & Vaginal Lesions: Benign and Malignant. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of British Columbia
  • Vulvar carcinomas and related problems  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Vulvar Disorders  Nurs 669 - The Primary Care of Women - Module 3-Dorothy L. Atkins, CRNP, MS. Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD.
  • Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia OBGYN
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  • Vulvar Pain - Offline Resources Sheri Graber
  • Vulvar Pain and Itching Measures Center for Center for Vulvar Diseases University of Michigan Medical
  • Vulvar Pain and Itching Measures Sheri Graber
  • Vulvar Pain FoundationUSA`` The Vulvar Pain Foundation was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization to end the isolation of women suffering from vulvar pain and related disorders. ``Post Office Drawer 177 Graham, North Carolina 27253 USA
  • Vulvar Pain Resources Sheri Graber
  • Vulvar Pain Society (UK)
  • Vulvar Pain Syndrome: You Are Not Alone! by Anne Grenn Saldinger, M.A.
  • Vulvar Pain Vulvar Pain Foundation, Spring 1993, Number 1 (FULL ARTICLE)
  • Vulvar pain / burning / painful intercourse (superficial)
  • Vulvar Problems in Elderly women
  • Vulvar Self Exam OBGYN
  • Vulvar Vestibulitis & Vulvodynia Resource Guide
  • Vulvar vestibulitis and interstitial cystitis: a disorder of urogenital sinus-derived epithelium?. Fitzpatrick CC, et al- Obstet Gynecol 1993 May;81(5 Pt 2):860-862
  • Vulvar Vestibulitis Iowa Health Book: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Vulvar vestibulitis subjects undergoing surgical intervention: a descriptive analysis and histopathological correlates. Chaim W, et al- Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 1996 Sep, 68:1-2,165-8
  • Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome: a critical review. Bergeron S, et al- Clin J Pain 1997 Mar;13(1):27-42
  • Vulvar/Vaginal Lichen Planus Iowa Health Book: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • vulvarpainforum- 1998 Stephanie and Peter da Silva.
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  • Vulvodynia - Chronic vulvar pain (MAYO CLINIC)
  • VULVODYNIA - Chronic vulvar pain  07.24.98 Originally published in Mayo Clinic               Woman's HealthSource, August 1998-Mayo Clinic
  • Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis (Burning Vulva Syndrome)``Over 15,000 women in the United States alone suffer from ongoing vulvar burning and discomfort.This pain often results in difficulty having sexual intercourse or in inserting tampons, but for many women even walking, sitting, and exercising become problematic. Many women are unable to perform their usual work, social, and household activities due to the ongoing, painful nature of this disorder. ``University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine
  • Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Center for Vulvar Diseases University of Michigan Medical Center Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 E. Medical Center Drive Taubman Center, Reception E, Box 0384  Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0384
  • Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis FAQ Written by Camilla Cracchiolo
  • Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management.    JULIUS F. METTS, M.D.    University of California, Davis, School of Medicine Davis, California
  • Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome FAQ
  • Vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis  Julie's Vulvodynia Web Page
  • Vulvodynia & Vulvar Vestibulitis Resources
  • VULVODYNIA BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • Vulvodynia Biofeedback and Vulvovaginal Pain Biofeedback and Vulvovaginal Pain Summary of a Lecture by Howard I. Glazer, PhD From NVA News National Vulvodynia Association Fall, 1997 Vol. III, Issue III
  • Vulvodynia FAQs (NVA)
  • Vulvodynia Hot List - clickable web addresses Sheri Graber
  • Vulvodynia Mailing List
  • VULVODYNIA Med Help
  • Vulvodynia National Vulvodynia Association
  • Vulvodynia OBGYN
  • Vulvodynia Responds to Array of Treatments By Alison Mack. [Medical Tribune: Obstetrician & Gynecologist Edition 4(4): 1997. © 1997 Jobson Healthcare Group] MedScape
  • Vulvodynia Sufferers, READ THIS!
  • VULVODYNIA Univ. C. Davis
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  • Vulvodynia.com Dr. Howard Glazer's i. `` Vulvodynia, also known as vulvar dysesthesia,   literally means pain in the vulva. It is characterized by itching, burning, stinging or stabbing in the area around the opening of the vagina. Pain can be unprovoked, varying from constant to intermittent, or occur only on provocation such as   attempted vaginal penetration with sexual intercourse, a condition also known as  vulvar vestibulitis syndrome or vestibulodynia. Symptoms of vulvodynia may range from mildly irritating to completely disabling. While a distinct sore, or area of redness may be visible, often the vagina shows no abnormalities or infections on             gynecological and/or dermatological evaluation. Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware that these conditions even exist, and may mistakenly suggest to patients that this is a psychological condition. It is common for women with vulvodynia to suffer for many years and see many doctors before being correctly diagnosed.....``
  • Vulvodynia: Devastating Gynecological Disorder By Joel R. Cooper
  • Vulvodynia: Diagnosis and Treatment  by Tori Hudson, ND
  • Vulvodynia: Diagnostic Patterns. McKay M- Dermatological Clinics, Vol. 10, No. 2,423-433; Apr 1992
  • Vulvodynia: NIH host first symposium on mysterious illness affecting women Phyllis Mate-National Vulvodynia Association press advisory-May 17,1997 (FULL ARTICLE)
  • Vulvodynia: Rowan's Resources
  • VULVODYNIA: UNRAVELING THE MYSTERIES  A Step By Step Approach To Treatment. Gordon D. Davis, MD. Phoenix, Az.
  • VULVODYNIA`` Vulvodynia is a syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by chronic vulvar discomfort that can result in both physical and emotional pain in the lives of affected women.Medical textbooks recognized Vulvodynia around the turn of the 20th century. This disease went unnoticed in society until a dramatic increase in the number of cases once again brought Vulvodynia to attention in the mid-1980's.Although an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 women have Vulvodynia in the United States, very little is known about how this painful condition can be prevented, treated or cured.``
  • VULVODYNIA``Symptomatic vulvar burning (vulvodynia) in the absence of abnormal physical findings was long thought to be an unusual psychosomatic gynecologic problem.- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. St. Michael's Hospital Toronto Ontario Canada.
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  • What are vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome? Written by Camilla Cracchiolo
  • What Causes Vulvodynia? | The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)
  • What Every Woman Should Know Your Guide to The Benefits of Vulvar Self Examination - R. Allen Lawhead, Jr., M.D.
  • What is Dyspareunia
  • What is Vulvodynia? | The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)
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  • WOMEN'S THERAPY CENTER Devoted To Women's Physical and Emotional Health
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