Author: Jay Murphy

Vaginal Cancer, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

“Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the vagina — the muscular tube that connects the uterus with the outer genitals. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface…
Categories : Vaginal Cancer
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Vaginal Atrophy: What is it & Does it Hurt?

“Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is the thinning, drying & inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less oestrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most often after menopause. For many women, vaginal atrophy…
Categories : Vaginal Atrophy
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What is Vulvaire Intra-Epitheliale Neoplasia (VIN)?

This is a condition which describes abnormal skin changes in the vulva. - If it is classed as high grade, then it is referred to as vulvar intraepitheleial neoplasia (VIN). - This is linked with…
Categories : Vulvaire Intra-Epitheliale Neoplasia
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How to Care for Vulvar Dermatitis

Treating Vulva Dermatitis at Home When you visit a Vulva Specialist, at the time you are given your Personalised Treatment Plan, you will also give you some self-management tips (according to the severity and root…
Categories : Vulvar Dermatitis
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What is a Bartholin's Cyst and What are the Symptoms?

A Bartholin's cyst or abscess is very common & normally occurs on just one side of the vaginal opening "If you have a small, non-infected Bartholin's cyst, you may not notice it. If the cyst…
Categories : vaginal cyst
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Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain

Countless women experience pain in their vulva at some stage in their lives. When the pain is prevalent for over 3 months, & there is no apparent cause, it’s called Vulvodynia. This three month period…
Categories : Vulvodynia
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How the London Vulva Pain Clinic Can Help to Support You

Finding support for vulva pain is not always an easy road, and in some cases, sufferers can spend years trying to get a correct diagnosis and the right treatment to successfully get their life back…
Categories : News
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What is a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)?

"A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, your kidneys, ureters, bladder & urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract - the bladder & the urethra.Women are…
Categories : Urinary Tract Infection
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Is Your Vulva Pain Usually Triggered by a Specific Event?

"Vulva pain might be constant or occasional. It might occur only when the sensitive area is touched (provoked). You might feel the pain in your entire vulvar area (generalised), or the pain might be localized…
Categories : vulvar pain
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How Can You Tell if Your Vulva is Inflamed?

"Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva. This is the soft folds of skin outside the vagina. It’s a symptom that can result from an array of diseases. This can include infections, injuries, allergies, or…
Categories : vulvitis
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