Provoked Vestibulodynia and Topical Treatment: A New Option.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Provoked vestibulodynia is commonly associated with dyspareunia and affects 7% to 15% of women. This pathology has major implications on sexual function and quality of life, and several types of treatments are available for its management. However, a consensus has not been reached concerning the best treatment of vulvar pain. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a brand-new product, the vulvar emulgel Meclon^® Lenex, for the management of provoked vestibulodynia and non-infective vulvitis.

Methods

This was a monocentric, prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study. We enrolled 40 women with provoked vestibulodynia; 20 patients received Meclon^® Lenex, whereas the remaining received a placebo. Eac

SUBMITTER: De Seta F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9142053 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature