Vulvodynia is a chronic painful disorder with an estimated prevalence of 9-12%. Despite its high prevalence and the associated distress, its etiology, diagnosis and management have not yet to be been clearly delineated. On the basis of recent advances in psychosomatic medicine, vulvodynia might be considered a somatoform disorder affecting the vulva, and psychosomatic assessment is useful for those who are affected. This article covers recent advances in psychosomatic medicine with reference to somatization disorders and their application to vulvodynia

Is vulvodynia a somatoform disorder?

MICHELETTI, Leonardo;BENEDETTO, Chiara
2009-01-01

Abstract

Vulvodynia is a chronic painful disorder with an estimated prevalence of 9-12%. Despite its high prevalence and the associated distress, its etiology, diagnosis and management have not yet to be been clearly delineated. On the basis of recent advances in psychosomatic medicine, vulvodynia might be considered a somatoform disorder affecting the vulva, and psychosomatic assessment is useful for those who are affected. This article covers recent advances in psychosomatic medicine with reference to somatization disorders and their application to vulvodynia
2009
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Psychological; Psychosomatic disorder; Somatoform disorder; Vulva; Vulvar pain; Vulvodynia
Micheletti L.; Pelissetto S.; Benedetto C.
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