Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder
Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Genito pelvic pain/penetration disorder (GPPPD) is a combination of painful sex (dyspareunia) and involuntary vaginal muscle spasms (vaginismus). A persistent condition, it’s diagnosed by extreme pain or ongoing discomfort, usually while trying to have sex.
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Wiki Number: 21-Genito-Pelvic Pain Disorder
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Symptoms: combines vaginismus and dyspareunia, pain from penetration
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Causes: No aversion to sexual intercouse is assumed in the diagnosis.
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Therapies: dilator-practice
Youtube Video: Evaluation of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
Amazon or Library Book: Living With Sex
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- Role of Gynecologic Findings in Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome: A Consensusby Marie E Sullivan on June 27, 2025
CONCLUSION: While not exhaustive, this consensus highlights the most prevalent gynecologic co-morbidities supported by current literature. Clinical evaluation should prioritize a detailed medical history and pelvic examination to identify these overlapping conditions. Future directions include developing a multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment algorithm to guide clinicians-including urologists, gynecologists, urogynecologists, physical therapists-in comprehensive IC/BPS care.
- Psychosocial and sexual well-being in a sample of Italian women with self-reported genito-pelvic pain and penetration disorderby Martina Smorti on June 4, 2025
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the extensive impact of GPPPD on women's well-being, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions targeting the disorder's psychological and relational dimensions.
- Pelvic and vulvovaginal pain in medical students: insight into patient experience and gaps in medical educationby Sarah Ponce on April 23, 2025
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- Assessing comfort levels with female sexual dysfunction among medical residents: a nationwide cross-sectional survey study and its implications for medical educationby Mariah Milazzo on April 13, 2025
CONCLUSION: Residents across several specialties are uncomfortable with diagnosing and managing common FSDs owing to a lack of training in both pelvic examination and conditions of FSD.