Vulvodynia: Where is the Pain Really Coming From?
"Vulvodynia is a chronic discomfort of the vulva, the part of a woman’s body that protects the genitals, & includes: the external female genitalia, e.g. the mons pubis, the labia majora & minora, the clitoris,…
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Getting Diagnosed with Endometriosis
According to an Endometriosis Association survey: "Endometriosis can take a while to properly diagnose-averaging anywhere from up to 6 to 10 years, in fact. This happens for a few reasons, including:•Symptoms being dismissed as “just…
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Smear Tests & Endometriosis
"Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium), grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes…
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Triggers for Vulvodynia
"Women of all ages, even teenagers, can suffer from Vulvodynia. Knowledge about the cause is limited. There are many suspected causes, including inflammation, injury to nerves in the area (neuropathic problems), hormonal factors, musculoskeletal problems…
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Vulvodynia & My Diet
"There are no specific dietary recommendations in relation to vulvodynia. However, each individual case is different & some women may have sensitivity to specific chemicals & foods that may potentially contribute or exacerbate their symptoms"…
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Vagina Pain After C Section
"A high percentage of newborns" are delivered by cesarean section, or C-section. That’s when the baby comes out through a cut in the mother’s belly & uterus, rather than going through the birth canal &…
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Painful Sex After Episiotomy
"Episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum & the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician. Episiotomy is usually performed during second stage of labour to quickly…
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Treatment For Vaginismus: Where Women Can Get Help in the UK
“Involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles is the primary symptom of vaginismus, & sufferers often report a burning or stinging pain when anything is inserted into their vagina.And while severity of the condition varies between…
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Vaginal Pain After Giving Birth
“Researchers have said that most pregnancy-related pain relief efforts have been focused on labour & delivery or post-cesarean (C-section) pain, but pain in the genital area after a vaginal delivery has not received the same…
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Vaginal Discharge: What is Discharge & What Does it Mean?
“Vaginal discharge is usually a normal, regular occurrence. However, there are certain types of discharge which can indicate an infection. Abnormal discharge may be yellow or green, chunky in consistency, or foul smelling. There are…
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