INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship of body image (BI) with sexual dysfunction (SD) and dyadic adjustment (DA) in individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder (BD). Dyadic adjustment has been defined as a dynamic process determined by variables such as relationship differences, interpersonal tensions and personal concerns, relationship satisfaction, and couple consensus. In this context, it was specifically aimed to determine the link between these factors...

Objective: Vulvodynia is a condition characterized by chronic pain and discomfort in the vulvar region often accompanied with physical and psychological comorbidities. Interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), a chronic condition characterized by bladder pain and urinary urgency, has repeatedly been shown to comorbidly be present in a large proportion of women with vulvodynia. However, recent studies have shown that women with vulvodynia experienced additional bladder-related...

CONCLUSIONS: Further research to determine the benefit of earlier cervical cancer screening in a subset of women who experienced early lifetime sexual abuse may prevent invasive cervical cancer as an adult and would provide insight for improved management of child sex abuse victims. Consideration of early psychiatry involvement, or pelvic floor therapy referral prior to the onset of psychiatric-related gynecological symptoms secondary to sexual trauma may improve quality of life in adulthood....

CONCLUSIONS: Conditions that cause pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction in women are disproportionally common in women with chronic migraine and may contribute to disability and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Early screening for disorders of pelvic pain in patients with chronic migraine and appropriate referrals can improve the quality of life of these patients.