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Over 20 million women in the US alone suffer from dyspareunia – painful sex. Until recently this has been a silent condition women have suffered. But as expectations of a fulfilling sex life grow, women are increasingly asking why their experience doesn′t match the hype. This is the first book that enables gynecologists, urologists and other physicians to diagnose, evaluate and manage dyspareunia. The ensemble of world–leading contributors makes this a truly pioneering event.

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Over 20 million women in the US alone suffer from dyspareunia – painful sex. Until recently this has been a silent condition women have suffered. But as expectations of a fulfilling sex life grow, women are increasingly asking why their experience doesn′t match the hype. This is the first book that enables gynecologists, urologists and other physicians to diagnose, evaluate and manage dyspareunia. The ensemble of world–leading contributors makes this a truly pioneering event.

Contents:

List of Contributors.

Foreword.

Preface.

Acknowledgments.

1 Historical Perspective of Vulvodynia (Premlatha Amalraj, Sarah Kelly, Gloria A. Bachmann).

2 The Prevalence of Dyspareunia (Richard D. Hayes).

3 The Relevance of Dyspareunia (Marta Meana, Lorraine Benuto, Robyn L. Donaldson).

4 Medical History, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Tests for the Evaluation of Dyspareunia (Andrew T. Goldstein).

5 Psychological Evaluation and Measurement of Dyspareunia (Caroline F. Pukall, Marta Meana, Katherine S. Sutton).

6 Physical Therapy Evaluation of Dyspareunia (Talli Y. Rosenbaum).

7 The Role of Vulvoscopy in the Evaluation of Dyspareunia (Mario Sideri, Filippo Murina, Vanda Bianco, Gianluigi Radici).

8 Provoked Vestibulodynia (Andrew T. Goldstein, Caroline F. Pukall).

9 Vulvar Dermatoses as a Cause of Dyspareunia (Lara J. Burrows, Gail R. Goldstein, Gaby Moawad, Rochele Torgerson).

10 Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Jennifer M. Rhode, Angela S. Kueck, Hope K. Haefner).

11 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (Alison Mears, David Goldmeier).

12 Generalized Vulvodynia (Andrew T. Goldstein, Caroline F. Pukall).

13 Physical Therapy Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Amy Stein, Dee Hartmann).

14 Interstitial Cystitis and Dyspareunia (Nadya M. Cinman, Chad Huckabay, Robert M. Moldwin).

15 Vulvovaginitis (Jack D. Sobel).

16 Noninfectious Vaginitis (Ahinoam Lev–Sagie, Paul Nyirjesy).

17 Pudendal Neuralgia (Philip W.H. Peng, Stanley J. Antolak, Jr., Allan S. Gordon).

18 Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital Tract (Lara J. Burrows).

19 Endometriosis (Jennifer Droz, Fred M. Howard).

20 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (Nancy D. Gaba).

21 Dyspareunia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (Ami D. Sperber, Douglas A. Drossman).

22 Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Sexual Pain (Gordon Davis, Joe Brooks).

23 Cognitive–Behavioral, Physical Therapy, and Alternative Treatments for Dyspareunia (Sophie Bergeron, Tina Landry, Bianca Leclerc).

24 Topical and Injectable Therapies for Vulvar Pain (Colleen M. Kennedy, Catherine M. Leclair, Lori A. Boardman).

25 Surgical Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Dyspareunia Caused by Vestibulodynia (Jacob Bornstein, Doron Zarfati).

26 Vulvar Pain: The Neurologist s View (Allan S. Gordon).

27 Mast Cells and Their Role in Sexual Pain Disorders (Alessandra Graziottin).

28 Hormonal Factors inWomen s Sexual Pain Disorders (Irwin Goldstein).

29 Lieomyomas and Adnexal Masses: Are They a Significant Cause of Dyspareunia? (Denniz Zolnoun, Caitlin Shaw).

30 Animal Models of Dyspareunia (Melissa A. Farmer, Yitzchak M. Binik, Jeffrey S. Mogil).

31 Psychological and Relational Aspects of Dyspareunia (Kelly B. Smith, Caroline F. Pukall, St´ephanie C. Boyer).

32 Dyspareunia and Sexual/Physical Abuse (Barbara D. Reed).

33 Sexual Pain and Cancer (Don Dizon, Ann Partridge, Alison Amsterdam, Michael L. Krychman).

34 Postpartum Dyspareunia (Colin MacNeill, Matthew F. Davies, John T. Repke).

35 Vaginismus: Evaluation and Management (Elke D. Reissing).

36 Female Genital Cutting (Crista Johnson).

37 Practical Aspects of Establishing a Sexual Pain Center (Susan Kellogg Spadt, Kristene E. Whitmore).

38 The Power of Patient Advocacy (Phyllis Mate, Christin Veasley).

39 The Future of Vulvodynia Research (David C. Foster).

Conclusion.

Index.