Psychosexual aspects of vulvovaginal pain
dc.contributor.author | Bergeron, Sophie | |
dc.contributor.author | Likes, Wendy M. | |
dc.contributor.author | Steben, Marc | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-02-18T21:19:38Z | |
dc.date.available | NO_RESTRICTION | fr |
dc.date.available | 2016-02-18T21:19:38Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2014-10 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1866/13088 | |
dc.subject | Vulvovaginal pain | fr |
dc.subject | Vulvodynia | fr |
dc.subject | Provoked vestibulodynia | fr |
dc.subject | Psychological adjustment | fr |
dc.subject | Sexual function | fr |
dc.subject | Cognitive–behavioral therapy | fr |
dc.title | Psychosexual aspects of vulvovaginal pain | |
dc.type | Article | fr |
dc.contributor.affiliation | Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les problèmes conjugaux et les agressions sexuelles | fr |
dc.contributor.affiliation | Université de Montréal. Faculté des arts et des sciences. Département de psychologie | fr |
UdeM.statut | Professeur(e) / Professor | fr |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2014.07.007 | |
dcterms.abstract | Vulvovaginal pain problems are major health concerns in women of childbearing age. Controlled studies have shown that vulvovaginal pain can adversely affect women and their partners’ general psychological well-being, relationship adjustment and overall quality of life. These women have significantly lower levels of sexual desire, arousal, and satisfaction, as well as a lower intercourse frequency than normal controls. They also report more anxiety and depression, in addition to more distress about their body image and genital self-image. Empirical studies indicate that specific psychological and relationship factors may increase vulvovaginal pain intensity and its psychosexual sequelae. Randomized clinical trials have shown that psychosexual interventions, namely cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), are efficacious in reducing vulvovaginal pain and improving associated psychosexual outcomes. Women reporting significant psychological, sexual and/or relationship distress should be referred for psychosexual treatment. A multimodal approach to care integrating psychosexual and medical management is thought to be optimal. | fr |
dcterms.isPartOf | urn:ISSN:1521-6934 | |
dcterms.language | eng | fr |
UdeM.VersionRioxx | Version acceptée / Accepted Manuscript | |
oaire.citationTitle | Best practice and research: clinical obstetrics and gynaecology | |
oaire.citationVolume | 28 | |
oaire.citationIssue | 7 | |
oaire.citationStartPage | 991 | |
oaire.citationEndPage | 999 |
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