Care Seeking for Chronic Vulvar Pain Among a Large, Population-Based Sample of Reproductive-Aged Women.

ABSTRACT: Background: Chronic vulvar pain is a prevalent but often misdiagnosed and undertreated condition that adversely impacts quality of life. A large proportion of women report not seeking care for chronic vulvar pain, but little is known about the factors that underlie care-seeking decisions. Materials and Methods: We used a large, population-based survey of women aged 18-40 years to assess a history of chronic vulvar burning, pain on contact, or itching that had lasted ≥3 months. The survey also captured demographic characteristics and comorbidities. Women were asked if they had ever sought care for their chronic vulvar condition. Demographic characteristics and comorbidities were evaluated across pain categories and by care-seeking behaviors. Results:

SUBMITTER: Bond JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9063164 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature