Provoked Vestibulodynia-Medical Factors and Comorbidity Associated with Treatment Outcome

A successful treatment outcome was more likely in PVD patients with fewer other concomitant pain conditions. The number of other bodily pain conditions was also associated to the intensity of the coital pain. Additionally, the results indicate higher incomplete response rates to treatment in women with primary PVD compared with secondary PVD. Heddini U, Bohm‐Starke N, Nilsson KW, and Johannesson U. Provoked vestibulodynia-Medical factors and comorbidity associated with treatment outcome. J Sex Med 2012;9:1400-1406.