First book devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of sexual pain in women Female Sexual Pain Disorders is a remarkable fusion of clinical and scientific knowledge that will empower women's healthcare professionals to help their patients in overcoming this common debilitating disorder.

List of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Historical Perspective of Vulvodynia ( Premlatha Amalraj, Sarah Kelly, Gloria A. Bachmann ). 2 The Prevalence of Dyspareunia ( Richard D. Hayes ). 3 The Relevance of Dyspareunia ( Marta Meana, Lorraine Benuto, Robyn L. Donaldson ). 4 Medical History, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Tests for the Evaluation of Dyspareunia ( Andrew T. Goldstein ). 5 Psychological Evaluation and Measurement of Dyspareunia ( Caroline F. Pukall, Marta Meana, Katherine S. Sutton ). 6 Physical Therapy Evaluation of Dyspareunia ( Talli Y. Rosenbaum ). 7 The Role of Vulvoscopy in the Evaluation of Dyspareunia ( Mario Sideri, Filippo Murina, Vanda Bianco, Gianluigi Radici ). 8 Provoked Vestibulodynia ( Andrew T. Goldstein, Caroline F. Pukall ). 9 Vulvar Dermatoses as a Cause of Dyspareunia ( Lara J. Burrows, Gail R. Goldstein, Gaby Moawad, Rochele Torgerson ). 10 Hidradenitis Suppurativa ( Jennifer M. Rhode, Angela S. Kueck, Hope K. Haefner ). 11 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) ( Alison Mears, David Goldmeier ). 12 Generalized Vulvodynia ( Andrew T. Goldstein, Caroline F. Pukall ). 13 Physical Therapy Treatment of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction ( Amy Stein, Dee Hartmann ). 14 Interstitial Cystitis and Dyspareunia ( Nadya M. Cinman, Chad Huckabay, Robert M. Moldwin ). 15 Vulvovaginitis ( Jack D. Sobel ). 16 Noninfectious Vaginitis ( Ahinoam Lev-Sagie, Paul Nyirjesy ). 17 Pudendal Neuralgia ( Philip W.H. Peng, Stanley J. Antolak, Jr., Allan S. Gordon ). 18 Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital Tract ( Lara J. Burrows ). 19 Endometriosis ( Jennifer Droz, Fred M. Howard ). 20 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ( Nancy D. Gaba ). 21 Dyspareunia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) ( Ami D. Sperber, Douglas A. Drossman ). 22 Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Sexual Pain ( Gordon Davis, Joe Brooks ). 23 Cognitive-Behavioral, Physical Therapy, and Alternative Treatments for Dyspareunia ( Sophie Bergeron, Tina Landry, Bianca Leclerc ). 24 Topical and Injectable Therapies for Vulvar Pain ( Colleen M. Kennedy, Catherine M. Leclair, Lori A. Boardman ). 25 Surgical Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Dyspareunia Caused by Vestibulodynia ( Jacob Bornstein, Doron Zarfati ). 26 Vulvar Pain: The Neurologist's View ( Allan S. Gordon ). 27 Mast Cells and Their Role in Sexual Pain Disorders ( Alessandra Graziottin ). 28 Hormonal Factors inWomen's Sexual Pain Disorders ( Irwin Goldstein ). 29 Lieomyomas and Adnexal Masses: Are They a Significant Cause of Dyspareunia? ( Denniz Zolnoun, Caitlin Shaw ). 30 Animal Models of Dyspareunia ( Melissa A. Farmer, Yitzchak M. Binik, Jeffrey S. Mogil ). 31 Psychological and Relational Aspects of Dyspareunia ( Kelly B. Smith, Caroline F. Pukall, St'ephanie C. Boyer ). 32 Dyspareunia and Sexual/Physical Abuse ( Barbara D. Reed ). 33 Sexual Pain and Cancer ( Don Dizon, Ann Partridge, Alison Amsterdam, Michael L. Krychman ). 34 Postpartum Dyspareunia ( Colin MacNeill, Matthew F. Davies, John T. Repke ). 35 Vaginismus: Evaluation and Management ( Elke D. Reissing ). 36 Female Genital Cutting ( Crista Johnson ). 37 Practical Aspects of Establishing a Sexual Pain Center ( Susan Kellogg Spadt, Kristene E. Whitmore ). 38 The Power of Patient Advocacy ( Phyllis Mate, Christin Veasley ). 39 The Future of Vulvodynia Research ( David C. Foster ). Conclusion. Index.

"An easy-to-read and comprehensive specialist book for the general gynaecologist which clarifies myths and sheds light on the pitfalls of female genital pain management." ( The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist , 2010)