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Cognitive elements predict vulvar disorder impact.(Gynecology)
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. -- Certain cognitive factors are significant predictors of pain intensity and sexual impairment in women with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, Genevieve Desrochers said in a poster presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research.
The findings of her study suggest that targeted cognitive-behavioral therapy might help mediate the severe pain associated with the chronic, persistent inflammatory condition.
Hierarchic regression analysis of data obtained from 67 women with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome showed that lower levels of pain self-efficacy (confidence in one's ability to perform a range of tasks despite pain) and higher levels of pain catastrophization (a negative cognitive response to, or anticipation of, pain) were both associated with more intense pain during intercourse, reported Ms. Desrochers, who is a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at the University of Quebec, Montreal.
All study participants had a prior diagnosis of vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. As part of the investigation, the women underwent a gynecologic examination and completed a structured interview and standarized questionnaires focusing ...
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