Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Women
"Part of being a woman involves dealing with discomfort in the pelvic region at one point or another. For some women, it may entail monthly menstrual cramps that are short-lived & manageable. For others, pain…
Categories : Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
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What are the Causes of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
"Severe PID can cause permanent damage to your reproductive organs and prevent you from getting pregnant" [1]. Getting an accurate diagnosis from a Vulva Doctor who will give you a Personalised Treatment Plan to treat…
Categories : Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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What is Vulvar Vestibulitis?
As a Vulva Doctor will tell you: "Vestibulitis was first recognised in the late 1980s by gynaecologist Dr Edward Friedrich. It is characterised by a stinging or burning-like pain at the vagina entrance (that is…
Categories : Vulvar Vestibulitis
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Diagnosing Vulvar Cancer - Symptoms and Treatments
Vulva Doctors may use various tests to look for, or diagnose vulvar cancer. In addition, they may also conduct tests to determine whether the cancer has spread (metastasised) to another area of the body. After…
Categories : Vulvar Cancer
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Common Symptoms of the Menopause
When it comes to menopausal symptoms, some women may feel relieved that they no longer have to be concerned about getting pregnant or suffering painful periods. Yet for others, this menopausal transition can generate depression,…
Categories : Menopause & Vagina Pain
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Vaginal Itching and Soreness, What Could It Be?
When women visit a Vulva Doctor to find out what is behind these issues, they are often given a diagnosis of Vaginitis. This common condition can be described as: an inflammation of the vagina that…
Categories : Vaginal Itching
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The Impact of Menopause on Vulva and Vagina Pain
As Vulva Doctors explain: Vaginal dryness is very common in post-menopausal women. Indeed, "the problem affects about half of postmenopausal women — most of whom, possibly as many as 90%, don't seek treatment for their…
Categories : Menopause & Vagina Pain
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The Link Between UTIs and Vulva/Vagina Pain
When women suffering from vulva and vagina pain, visit a Vulva Doctor, the Vulva Pain Specialist will often conduct a urinary tract infection (UTI) test. UTIs are common in women, and many of them experience…
Categories : Urinary Tract Infection
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Navigating Pregnancy with Vulva/Vagina Pain
As a Vulva Specialist will tell you: "Vaginal pain during pregnancy is a common symptom experienced by many women, and is usually the result of the baby's growth and development. However, pain in the vagina…
Categories : Vagina Pain in Pregnancy
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Sexual Health: How to Address Pain During Intercourse
As any Vulva Doctor will tell you: "Millions of women experience pain before, during, or after, sexual intercourse—a condition called dyspareunia. This condition not only saps sexual desire and enjoyment, it can also strain relationships,…
Categories : Sexual Health
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