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International Journal of Education & Applied Sciences Research

PREVALENCE OF VULVOVAGINAL PRURITUS: A REVIEW

Dr. Shikha Singh

Dr. Shikha Singh, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Prasuti Tantra, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical sciences, BHU, Varanasi (UP),221005, India ORCID: 0000-0003-1021-4371

DOI : https://doi.org/10.53882/IJEASR.2024.1101002 Page No : 20-26

Published Online : 2024-06-30

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ABSTRACT

Aim of the Study: To synthesize current evidence on the prevalence, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of vulvovaginal pruritus (yonikandu), emphasizing the need for further research and improved management strategies.

Methodology: A review of existing literature on vulvovaginal pruritus, focusing on variations in epidemiological data, etiology, and diagnostic criteria.

Findings: Vulvovaginal pruritus, though common and distressing, lacks clear epidemiological data. It is prevalent in women under 25, with higher risk noted among Hispanic women. The condition’s etiology is multifactorial, involving embryological anomalies, neuropathic pain, and infections.

Practical Implications: Healthcare providers must perform comprehensive evaluations and consider a broad differential diagnosis to ensure effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.

Originality/Value: This review highlights the gaps in understanding vulvovaginal pruritus and underscores the importance of further research to improve its management.

Keywords: Vulvovaginal pruritus, yonikandu, prevalence, pathophysiology, treatment

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Andrews, J C. (2011, May 1). Vulvodynia Interventions—Systematic Review and Evidence Grading. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 66(5), 299-315. https://doi.org/10.1097/ogx.0b013e3182277fb7
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Lewis, F M. (2016, October 9). Dermatoses of the Female Genitalia. , 1-52. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118441213.rtd0113
Mitchell, K., Geary, R., Graham, C A., Datta, J., Wellings, K., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N., Nunns, D., Bancroft, J., Jones, K., Johnson, M., & Mercer, C H. (2017, January 25). Painful sex (dyspareunia) in women: prevalence and associated factors in a British population probability survey. Wiley, 124(11), 1689-1697. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.14518
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Stockdale, C K., & Boardman, L A. (2018, February 1). Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvar Dermatoses. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 131(2), 371-386. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000002460
Tamblyn, R., Eguale, T., Huang, A., Winslade, N., & Doran, P. (2014, April 1). The Incidence and Determinants of Primary Nonadherence With Prescribed Medication in Primary Care. American College of Physicians, 160(7), 441-441. https://doi.org/10.7326/m13-1705
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Cite this Article as: Sikha Singh (2024), “Prevalence of Vulvovaginal Pruritus: A Review”, International Journal of Education & Applied Sciences Research, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024, pp 20-26 DOI : https://doi.org/10.53882/IJEASR.2024.1101002

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Alani, A., McDonald, L., Abdelrahman, W., & Hunter, H. (2019, February 7). Vulvar itch. BMJ, l83-l83. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.l83
Andrews, J C. (2011, May 1). Vulvodynia Interventions—Systematic Review and Evidence Grading. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 66(5), 299-315. https://doi.org/10.1097/ogx.0b013e3182277fb7
Boardman, C K S C L. (2018, February 5). Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvar Dermatoses.. https://journals.lww.com/00006250-201802000-00024
Carratalá‐Munuera, C., Cortés‐Castell, E., Contreras, E M., Castellano, J M., Pérez‐Páramo, M., López‐Pineda, A., & Gil-Guillén, V. (2022, March 1). Barriers and Solutions to Improve Therapeutic Adherence from the Perspective of Primary Care and Hospital-Based Physicians. Dove Medical Press, Volume 16, 697-707. https://doi.org/10.2147/ppa.s319084
Haefner, H K., Collins, M E., Davis, G D., Edwards, L., Foster, D C., Hartmann, E., Kaufman, R H., Lynch, P., Margesson, L J., Moyal‐Barracco, M., Piper, C K., Reed, B D., Stewart, E G., & Wilkinson, E J. (2005, January 1). The Vulvodynia Guideline. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 9(1), 40-51. https://doi.org/10.1097/00128360-200501000-00009
L, B S., A, L A., F, G W., & L, W C. (2018, December 31). Vulvar Pruritus: Variability of Clinical Evaluation and Management. , 4(2). https://doi.org/10.23937/2474-1353/1510084
Lambert, J. (2014, January 1). Pruritus in Female Patients. Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014, 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/541867
Lewis, F M. (2016, October 9). Dermatoses of the Female Genitalia. , 1-52. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118441213.rtd0113
Mitchell, K., Geary, R., Graham, C A., Datta, J., Wellings, K., Sonnenberg, P., Field, N., Nunns, D., Bancroft, J., Jones, K., Johnson, M., & Mercer, C H. (2017, January 25). Painful sex (dyspareunia) in women: prevalence and associated factors in a British population probability survey. Wiley, 124(11), 1689-1697. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.14518
Nassiri, A., Moustaide, K., & Elloudi, S. (2020, April 2). Vulvar pruritus: A view over a life. Our Dermatology Online, 11(2), 191-193. https://doi.org/10.7241/ourd.20202.23
O\'Neill, S M., & Lewis, N H. (2011, December 5). Pruritus vulvae. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1093/innovait/inr185
Sobel, J D. (2007, June 1). Vulvovaginal candidosis. Elsevier BV, 369(9577), 1961-1971. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(07)60917-9
Sobel, J D., FARO, S., Force, R W., Foxman, B., Ledger, W J., Nyirjesy, P., Reed, B D., & Summers, P R. (1998, February 1). Vulvovaginal candidiasis: Epidemiologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic considerations. Elsevier BV, 178(2), 203-211. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(98)80001-x
Stockdale, C K., & Boardman, L A. (2018, February 1). Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvar Dermatoses. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 131(2), 371-386. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000002460
Tamblyn, R., Eguale, T., Huang, A., Winslade, N., & Doran, P. (2014, April 1). The Incidence and Determinants of Primary Nonadherence With Prescribed Medication in Primary Care. American College of Physicians, 160(7), 441-441. https://doi.org/10.7326/m13-1705
Wallace, S L., Miller, L., & Mishra, K. (2019, December 1). Pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 31(6), 485-493. https://doi.org/10.1097/gco.0000000000000584
Wölber, L., Prieske, K., Mendling, W., Schmalfeldt, B., Tietz, H., & Jaeger, A. (2020, February 21). Vulvar Pruritus—Causes, Diagnosis and Therapeutic Approach. Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag. https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.2020.0126

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