Botulinum toxin a for vulvodynia: a case report. |
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Authors: | Jennifer Gunter Alan Brewer Ossama Tawfik |
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Affiliation: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Dever 80626, USA. jennifer.gunter@uchsc.edu |
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Abstract: | Vulvodynia is a poorly understood chronic pain condition, and patients who are refractory to standard therapies often pose a therapeutic dilemma. Current treatment modalities include antidepressants, anticonvulsants, biofeedback, pelvic floor physical therapy, and surgery; however, the options are limited for patients who fail to respond to these treatments. We present a case of refractory vulvodynia with severe dyspareunia successfully managed with a novel therapeutic approach combining botulinum toxin A and surgery. PERSPECTIVE: The authors present a case of refractory vulvodynia that was successfully managed with a novel approach that combined botulinum toxin A and surgery. |
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