Abstract
Vulvodynia (vulvar pain) and dyspareunia (painful intercourse) are closely related for anatomic, functional, pathophysiologic, emotional and relational reasons. Definitions of dyspareunia and vaginismus, also named ‘sexual pain disorders’ have varied in the past years.
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Graziottin, A., Murina, F. (2011). Vulvodynia and Dyspareunia - How Should they be Addressed?. In: Clinical Management of Vulvodynia. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1926-3_3
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