Experiences of care and gaslighting in patients with vulvovaginal disorders

JAMA Network Open

2025-05-08

(Press-News.org) About The Study: In this cross-sectional study, a patient-centered measure of adverse experiences in vulvovaginal care was developed. Participants reported common past experiences with gaslighting (a patient’s concerns are dismissed without proper evaluation) and substantial distress; they frequently considered ceasing care. There is an urgent need for education supporting a biopsychosocial, trauma-informed approach to vulvovaginal pain and continued development of validated instruments to quantify patient experiences.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Chailee F. Moss, MD, email chaileem@gmail.com.

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