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Historically, urethral syndrome has been defined as symptoms suggestive of a lower urinary tract infection in the absence of significant bacteruria with a conventional pathogen. In the modern era, components of this term have been separated out into new disease entities such as overactive bladder, functional bladder outlet obstruction, and pelvic pain syndrome including dyspareunia and vulvodynia. Proper treatment is best initiated by correct usage of the terminology that describes the patient’s symptoms and evaluation, followed by symptom-focused treatment.
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Atiemo, H., Daneshgari, F. (2008). Evaluation and Management of Disorders of the Female Urethra. In: Potts, J.M. (eds) Genitourinary Pain And Inflammation. Current Clinical Urology. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-126-4_18
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