VULVODYNIA

This study looks at whether low-intensity shock wave therapy can help women with vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition of the vulva. Researchers will review medical records from 50 women who already received four sessions of this non-invasive treatment in routine care. They want t…

This study tests whether physiotherapy and a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain in women with provoked vestibulodynia, a condition that causes pain during intercourse or tampon use. About 240 Canadian women will receive one of four treatments: light therap…

This study tests a cream called ketotifen fumarate for women who experience sharp or burning pain during vaginal penetration, a condition known as secondary vestibulodynia. About 54 women will apply the cream or a placebo to the painful area twice daily for 12 weeks. Researchers …

This study tests a single dose of the experimental drug pudafensine in 24 women with provoked vestibulodynia, a type of vulvodynia. Researchers measure pain threshold in the vaginal area to see if the drug reduces sensitivity. The trial is double-blind and placebo-controlled to e…

This study is creating a data bank to better understand vaginal conditions like vulvodynia, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and preterm labor. Researchers will look at proteins, immune markers, and vaginal bacteria in 550 women, including healthy volunteers and those with …