Vulvar pain in women attending a general medical clinic in Accra, Ghana

Richard M.K. Adanu, Hope K. Haefner, Barbara D. Reed

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of vulvar pain and pain related to sexual intercourse among women attending a general medical clinic in Accra, Ghana. STUDY DESIGN: A crosssectional survey was performed. RESULTS: Forty-six women (22.8%) reported the presence of vulvar pain at the time of the study. There was a significant association between the presence of vulvar pain and dissatisfaction with the quality of sexual activity (p < 0.001). There was no association between the presence of vulvar pain and the type of underwear used or the menstrual hygiene of the respondents. CONCLUSION: Vulvar pain with some relationship to sexual intercourse appears to be a significant problem among Ghanaian women.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)130-134
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Volume50
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2005

Keywords

  • Ghana
  • Pain
  • Vulvar diseases

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