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SYNDROME VESTIBULITE VULVAIRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Genitals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vulvar vestibulodynia
1, record 1, English, vulvar%20vestibulodynia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vestibulodynia 2, record 1, English, vestibulodynia
correct
- vulval vestibulitis 3, record 1, English, vulval%20vestibulitis
avoid, see observation, obsolete
- vestibulitis 3, record 1, English, vestibulitis
avoid, see observation, obsolete
- vulvar vestibulitis syndrome 4, record 1, English, vulvar%20vestibulitis%20syndrome
avoid, see observation
- VVS 4, record 1, English, VVS
avoid, see observation
- VVS 4, record 1, English, VVS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vestibulodynia is chronic pain and discomfort that occurs in the area around the opening of the vagina, inside the inner lips of the vulva. This area is known as the vestibule. The pain may occur when the area is touched, when a tampon is used, during sex, during a pelvic exam, when tight clothes are worn, or even when sitting for a long time. In some cases the area may also be red and inflamed. 4, record 1, English, - vulvar%20vestibulodynia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] term [vestibulitis] is out of date now. It is slightly misleading as it implies that the vestibule is inflamed – hence the term vestibulitis. It is not believed that an inflammatory process in the skin is to blame for symptoms. An excessive sensitivity of the nerve fibres and even, on occasions, overgrowth of the nerve fibres in the area is believed to be responsible for symptoms. 3, record 1, English, - vulvar%20vestibulodynia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organes génitaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vestibulodynie vulvaire
1, record 1, French, vestibulodynie%20vulvaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vestibulodynie 2, record 1, French, vestibulodynie
correct, feminine noun
- syndrome de la vestibulite vulvaire 3, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20la%20vestibulite%20vulvaire
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- vestibulite 4, record 1, French, vestibulite
avoid, see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vestibulodynie se caractérise par des douleurs occasionnées au toucher du vestibule. Ces douleurs s’apparentent souvent à une sensation de brûlure, voire de déchirure au moment où il y a une pression (pénétration vaginale, insertion d’un tampon, examen gynécologique, promenade en vélo, etc.) sur la vulve et l’entrée du vagin. 3, record 1, French, - vestibulodynie%20vulvaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme vestibulite n'est plus utilisé, car il signifie «inflammation du vestibule». Or, il n'y a pas nécessairement d'inflammation. 5, record 1, French, - vestibulodynie%20vulvaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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