Title
Provoked Ulvodynia: A Holistic Treatment Approach
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2016
Description
Provoked vulvodynia (PVD) is a disorder characterized by intense vulvar pain, most often reported as raw, burning, or stinging tissue. Current treatment options for PVD are insufficient and narrow in focus, as they predominantly address the physical pain associated with the disorder. Current publications regarding cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness treatment indicate that both therapies are highly effective. Mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapies are noninvasive, efficacious long term, and provide a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach. The aim of this study is to educate nurse practitioners regarding these treatment options, which manage the physical as well as psychosocial aspects of PVD.
Citation Information
Craven, Molly K.; Thelen, Rachel L.; Elliot, Lydia; and Lazear, Janice. 2016. Provoked Ulvodynia: A Holistic Treatment Approach. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Vol.12(8). 530-535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2016.05.006 ISSN: 1555-4155