Impairment of mental health is the most important risk factor for female sexual dysfunction.
Women living with psychiatric illness, despite their frequent sexual difficulties, consider …

Introduction Vulvodynia constitutes a highly prevalent form of chronic genital pain in women,
and current information regarding its definition, prevalence, impact, and pathophysiologic …

ABSTRACT Introduction In 2014, the Executive Council of the International Society for the
Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the Boards of Directors of the International Society …

When I began thinking about writing this introduction, about what readers might want to
know concerning the history, aims, scope and structure of the first ever Encyclopedia of …

Vulvodynia is a condition that occurs in 8–10% of women of all ages and is characterized by
pain at the vulva that is present during sexual and/or non-sexual situations. Diagnosis is …

This authoritative handbook--now significantly revised with more than 50% new material--
introduces practitioners and students to the state of the art in psychological interventions for …

Researchers and clinicians alike widely acknowledge the inherently interpersonal nature of
women's sexual dysfunctions given that both partners impact and are impacted by these …

Importance Reproductive system and mental health disorders are commonly comorbid in
women. Although the causes of this overlap remain elusive, evidence suggests potential …

Background and objective Vulvodynia is a prevalent chronic vulval pain condition affecting
10%–28% of women, and significantly impacting their health and quality of life. It is currently …

Vulval conditions may present to a variety of clinicians, such as dermatologists,
gynaecologists and general practitioners. Women with these conditions are best managed …