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This study aims to determine the proportion of patients with vulvovaginal pain receiving various treatment modalities in a sexual health clinic.

April 10, 2026The Journal of Sexual Medicine

(078) Characterization of Treatment Plans Prescribed to Patients With Vulvovaginal Pain Diagnoses in an Urban Sexual Health Clinic

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GLG LinehanGeorge Washington University EAE ArvanitisGeorge Washington University MJM JohnstonGeorge Washington University

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This retrospective chart review characterizes treatment patterns for vulvovaginal pain in an urban sexual health clinic, suggesting implications for personalized care.

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This study aims to determine the proportion of patients with vulvovaginal pain receiving various treatment modalities in a sexual health clinic.
Conducted a retrospective chart review of patient records from January 2022 to August 2025.
Included patients diagnosed with vulvovaginal pain seen in an OB/GYN-based sexual health clinic.
Analyzed treatment patterns based on the type of interventions prescribed.
17.1% received pharmacologic therapy alone.
16.2% were referred exclusively to pelvic floor physical therapy.
40.3% received a combination of pharmacologic treatment and physical therapy.
21.8% had procedural interventions alongside other treatments.
Overall, 62.1% of patients utilized more than one treatment modality.

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Linehan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8970c6c1944d70ce08522 https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag063.074

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This retrospective chart review characterizes treatment patterns for vulvovaginal pain in an urban sexual health clinic, suggesting implications for personalized care.

(078) Characterization of Treatment Plans Prescribed to Patients With Vulvovaginal Pain Diagnoses in an Urban Sexual Health Clinic

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(078) Characterization of Treatment Plans Prescribed to Patients With Vulvovaginal Pain Diagnoses in an Urban Sexual Health Clinic

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