Clinical Management of Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome affecting up to 10--12% of the female population. Despite its high prevalence and associated distress, clinical management of the disorder has not been clearly delineated. This book integrates clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower healthcare professionals treating women to help their patients overcome this common debilitating disorder. Based on the highest-level research, it will provide state-of-the-art practical guidance that will help healthcare professionals to characterize vulvodynia precisely, identify comorbid conditions and risk factors, and obtain evidence-based guidelines for the assessment and clinical management of vulvodynia