Search for dissertations about: "Vulvodynia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the word Vulvodynia.

  2. 1. Vulvodynia : Understanding the Role of Pain-related Behavior

    Author : Linnéa Engman; Ida Flink; Steven J. Linton; Johanna Ekdahl; Sophie Bergeron; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vulvodynia; PVD; Pain-related behavior; Avoidance behavior; Endurance behavior; Pain catastrophizing; Cognitive behavioral therapy;

    Abstract : Over the last decades, psychological mechanisms have been identified as key in the understanding of pain development and maintenance of vulvodynia. Furthermore, psychological treatments in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have proven helpful for those suffering. READ MORE

  4. 2. Internet-based treatment for vulvodynia

    Author : Andrea Hess Engström; Alkistis Skalkidou; Ulf Högberg; Merit Kullinger; Margareta Widarsson; Ida Flink; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vulvodynia; provoked vulvodynia; vestibulodynia; internet-based treatment; acceptance and commitment therapy;

    Abstract : Localized provoked vulvodynia is the most common cause of sexual pain and most often affects women between 20 and 30 years old. The etiology of provoked vulvodynia remains unclear, but an interplay of biomedical and psychosocial mechanisms is believed to contribute to the onset. READ MORE

  5. 3. Painful Sex in Context : Understanding Vulvodynia from a Relational Perspective

    Author : Elin Ekholm; Ida Flink; Steven J. Linton; Tove Lundberg; Jane Ussher; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Vulvodynia; PVD; Couples; Sexual Communication; Dyadic Emotion Regulation; Empathy; Responsiveness; Coping; Sexual Scripts;

    Abstract : Vulvodynia is a multifactorial persistent pain condition, characterized by pain in the vulva upon touch or pressure. It negatively impacts sexual function, satisfaction, and relational wellbeing. Relational factors have been indicated as integral to the understanding and outcomes of vulvodynia. READ MORE

  6. 4. Application of the psychological flexibility model in the context of vulvar pain and sexual dysfunction

    Author : Pernilla Maathz; Lance McCracken; JoAnne Dahl; Thomas Parling; Johanna Ekdahl; Steven Linton; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychological flexibility; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Mindfulness; Vulvodynia; Vestibulodynia; vulvar pain; dyspareunia; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Psychological processes are known to influence the development and impact of chronic pain. Moreover, psychological treatments have been shown to reduce the suffering that people with chronic pain experience. READ MORE

  7. 5. Aspects on chronic stress and glucose metabolism in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis and in women with localized provoked vulvodynia

    Author : Sophia Ehrström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis; localized provoked vulvodynia ; vulvar vestibulitis syndrome; Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal-axis; salivary cortisol; chronic stress; morning awakening cortisol; oral glucose tolerance testing; glucose in vaginal secretions; plasma glucose; body mass index;

    Abstract : Objective: To evaluate the degree of stress in women with recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) and in women with localized provoked vulvodynia (LPV) (former vulvar vestibulitis syndrome) compared with controls. To measure the change of glucose in plasma and in vaginal secretions during oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) in women with RVVC, and in healthy control subjects. READ MORE