Vulvovaginal Symptoms Questionnaire (VSQ)
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The Vulvovaginal Symptoms Questionnaire (VSQ) is a 21-item written questionnaire used in medical and research settings for assessment and evaluation of symptoms related to the vulva and vagina in women. It consists of a series of questions designed to assess various vulvovaginal symptoms and their impact on a woman's life, these questions cover symptoms such as itching, burning, pain, discharge, and discomfort in the vulva and vagina, as well as questions about emotions, life-impact, and sexual impact to help for better understanding and managing conditions affecting the female genital area[1].
VSQ is used to gather comprehensive informations about the severity, frequency, and duration of the symptoms and with their impact on sexual function, daily activities, and emotional well-being.
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The questionnaire is used for women with various gynecological conditions, such as; vulvovaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection), bacterial vaginosis, vulvodynia (chronic vulvar pain), vaginal atrophy, and other inflammatory or infectious conditions (vulvar dermatitis or lichen sclerosus).
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- ↑ Erekson EA, Yip SO, Wedderburn TS, Martin DK, Li FY, Choi JN, Kenton KS, Fried TR. The VSQ: a questionnaire to measure vulvovaginal symptoms in postmenopausal women. Menopause (New York, NY). 2013 Sep;20(9):973.
