"Dyspareunia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Recurrent genital pain occurring during, before, or after SEXUAL INTERCOURSE in either the male or the female.
| Descriptor ID |
D004414
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C12.294.644.242 C13.351.500.665.313 F03.835.199
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2003 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dyspareunia" by people in Profiles.
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Connor JJ, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Harlow BL, Chaisson N, Brady SS, Rahm-Knigge R, Sheikh Z, Robinson BBE. Dyspareunia and Functioning Among Somali Women Who Have Experienced Female Genital Cutting. J Sex Res. 2026 Nov-Dec; 63(9):1839-1852.
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Flanagan MR, Fantasia HC. Comprehensive Management of Menopausal Symptoms. Nurs Womens Health. 2024 10; 28(5):381-392.
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Keeler E, Fantasia HC, Morse BL. Interventions and Practice Implications for the Management of Endometriosis. Nurs Womens Health. 2020 Dec; 24(6):460-467.
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Waetjen LE, Crawford SL, Chang PY, Reed BD, Hess R, Avis NE, Harlow SD, Greendale GA, Dugan SA, Gold EB. Factors associated with developing vaginal dryness symptoms in women transitioning through menopause: a longitudinal study. Menopause. 2018 10; 25(10):1094-1104.
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Fantasia HC. Update on the Essure System for Permanent Birth Control. Nurs Womens Health. 2017 Oct - Nov; 21(5):401-405.
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Setty P, Rekedal L, Redekal L, Warren MP. Vaginal estrogen use and effects on quality of life and urogenital morbidity in postmenopausal women after publication of the Women's Health Initiative in New York City. Menopause. 2016 Jan; 23(1):7-10.
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Rauktys A, Parikh P, Harmanli O. Obstetric balloon for treatment of foreshortened vagina using the McIndoe technique. Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jan; 125(1):153-156.
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Fantasia HC. Treatment of dyspareunia secondary to vulvovaginal atrophy. Nurs Womens Health. 2014 Jun-Jul; 18(3):237-41.
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Smithline HA, Rowe BH, Radeos MS, Cydulka RK, Camargo CA. Research opportunities in the management of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Acad Emerg Med. 2005 Aug; 12(8):742-50.
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Blake DR, Fletcher K, Joshi N, Emans SJ. Identification of symptoms that indicate a pelvic examination is necessary to exclude PID in adolescent women. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003 Feb; 16(1):25-30.