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Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;192(5):1549-53.

Capsaicin for the treatment of vulvar vestibulitis.

Authors:
Steinberg AC,Oyama IA,Rejba AE,Kellogg-Spadt S,Whitmore KE.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/Robert WoodJohnson Medical School-Camden, Cooper University Hospital, USA.steinberg-adam@cooperhealth.edu

Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of local capsaicin cream as an effective treatment for patients with documented vulvar vestibulitis syndrome.

Study Design:
A retrospective chart review was performed for patients who received a diagnosis of vulvar vestibulitis syndrome that was treated with capsaicin. Patients performed local application of capsaicin 0.025% cream for 20 minutes daily for 12 weeks. A comparison was made between the pre- and posttreatment Kaufman touch test to evaluate discomfort. The Marinoff dyspareunia scale was also used to assess pre- and posttreatment.

Results:
The sum of the Kaufman touch test scores before the treatment (13.2 +/- 4.9) compared with the scores after treatment (4.8 +/- 3.8) was statistically improved (P< .001). A significant improvement was also observed at each individual site (P< .001). The Marinoff dyspareunia scale also showed a significant improvement (P< .001).

Conclusion:
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome that is treated with capsaicin significantly decreases discomfort and allows for more frequent sexual relations.

Fonte: www.2womenshealth.com/31-Disorders-Of-The-Vulva/31-14-0501-Vestibulitis.htm