The role of psychological flexibility, perceived injustice and body image in Vulvodynia: A longitudinal study

ConclusionsAmong women with Vulvodynia, pain acceptance and committed action are prospectively associated with pain interference and depression. The reliability and generalizability of these results needs to be established given the overlap with the COVID-19 pandemic. Future studies should investigate whether targeting these factors enhances outcomes in Vulvodynia.SignificanceThis longitudinal study explored the role of PF, perceived injustice and body image during sexual activities in predicting pain severity, pain interference, sexual functioning, sexual satisfaction and depression in women with Vulvodynia. The study findings reveal that two facets of PF (committed action and pain acceptance) predicted pain interference and depression over time. It may be important to incorporate these processes in treatments developed for Vulvodynia.

Source: European Journal of Pain - August 3, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Claudia Chisari, Mahira Budhraja, Mani B. Monajemi, Fiona Lewis, Rona Moss ‐Morris, Whitney Scott, Lance M. McCracken Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research