A 62-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with severe vulv…

A 62-year-old postmenopausal woman presents with severe vulvar pruritus and dyspareunia. On exam, you note thin, hypopigmented plaques involving the vulva and perianal area in a “keyhole” distribution. The vagina appears normal. What is the most appropriate first-line treatment?

A 29-year-old has chronic pelvic pain for 2 years. She repor…

A 29-year-old has chronic pelvic pain for 2 years. She reports alternating constipation and diarrhea, bloating, and pain that improves after defecation. She also endorses dyspareunia and dysmenorrhea. Which statement best reflects clinical reasoning for her evaluation?

A 47-year-old woman presents with decreased sexual desire, d…

A 47-year-old woman presents with decreased sexual desire, dyspareunia, and inability to achieve orgasm for the past 8 months. She has type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and depression treated with sertraline. Pelvic exam shows vaginal atrophy and pelvic floor hypertonicity. Which is the most appropriate initial management approach?

A 40-year-old woman reports pain with penetration. She is an…

A 40-year-old woman reports pain with penetration. She is anxious about pelvic exams due to prior painful intercourse. On exam, Q-tip testing is minimally tender, but she has marked involuntary pelvic floor tightening during attempted speculum insertion and cannot voluntarily relax the pelvic floor despite coaching. Which initial intervention is most appropriate?