Gunhilde M Buchsbaum Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Surgery, Cytoscopy, Women health, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 668, Rochester, NY 14642 USA
Gunhilde M Buchsbaum belongs to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology working at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry interested in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, surgery, cytoscopy, women health.
Case Report Open Access
Author(s): Barbara L Wiseman, Gary D James, Amanda Burgoon and Gunhilde M Buchsbaum
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to describe the effectiveness of a topical treatment protocol for provoked vestibulodynia. The protocol is a 5-7 day trial of 5% lidocaine ointment, followed by a one to two week trial of 0.25% mg desoximetasone and 2% mupirocin ointments in those patients not responding to the lidocaine. As part of the treatment, patients also receive focused training regarding pain site identification and application of the ointments.
Methods: A retrospective chart review found 124 patients diagnosed with provoked vestibulodynia between August 2006 and January 2009 who wer... view moreĀ»