Better diagnosis for provoked vestibulodynia pain
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study uses advanced lab tests to better understand a type of vulvar pain called provoked vestibulodynia, which is pain only when the area is touched. Researchers hope to find new ways to diagnose it more accurately.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You can avoid sexual intercourse for 7 days before the study visit.
- You can avoid using any vaginal products (like creams, suppositories, or douches) for 7 days before the visit.
- Your pain is only when the area is touched (provoked), not constant or spontaneous.
- You do not have endometriosis, are not pregnant, and have not given birth in the last 4 months.
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or vaginal treatments in the last month.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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