Why Women With Chronic Vulvar Pain Struggle to Be Diagnosed
"Since proper diagnosis for vulva pain is so elusive, estimates of the prevalence of this condition vary, ranging anywhere from 4% to 40% of the female population. A study published in the British Columbia Medical…
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Pelvic Pain: What Could it Be & What Should I Do Next?
Pelvic pain is a common problem among women. Its nature & intensity may fluctuate, & its cause is often unclear. In some cases, no disease is evident. Pelvic pain can be categorised as either acute…
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What to Do if You Suspect You Have Endometriosis?
"Many women feel at least some pelvic pain during their period. For some, it’s especially rough. In certain cases, it’s due to a condition called endometriosis" [1]. If you think you may have this condition,…
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Dyspareunia: What is it & What Does it Mean For Me?
If you are a woman who suffers from genital pain during (or after) sexual intercourse, then you could have a condition named Dyspareunia. Such painful intercourse may be felt internally in the pelvis, uterus or…
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Relieve Vulvodynia Symptoms Naturally & When to Seek Help
"If you have pain, burning or irritation, in your vaginal area for more than three months, talk to an Experienced Vulvodynia Pain Specialist. You could have Vulvodynia" [1] Vulvodynia in a Nutshell This condition relates…
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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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