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STDs That Cause Vulvar Pain

"It’s very important to know that some STIs such as chlamydia, can be silent with no symptoms. If left untreated, the infection can develop into a condition called pelvic inflammatory disease, which can cause vaginal…

Interstitial Cystitis - Symptoms & Causes

As a Vulva Doctor will tell you: Interstitial Cystitis is a long-term condition which causes bladder pain, bladder pressure, and in some instances, pelvic pain. The pain scale ranges from mild discomfort to severe unbearable…

What is Prostatitis? (Male Pelvic Pain)

As any Pain Doctor will tell you: "Prostatitis is a common, often painful condition, that can affect men of all ages. Pelvic pain in & around the prostate may be from an infection caused by…

How Endometriosis Causes Pelvic Pain

As any Vulva Pain Doctor will tell you: "Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating condition which is characterized by chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and infertility. Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women globally" [1], so…

What Are the Lesser Known Causes of Infertility?

"Infertility is defined as trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year with no success. Infertility results from female factors about one-third of the time and both female and male…

What Could Be the Cause of Painful Menstruation?

As Vulva Specialists explain: "Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women have them just before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying.…

Meet the Team at The London Vulvar Pain Clinic

The Vulva Pain Clinic is proud to be renowned as a world-class treatment centre for all types of vulva issues. Our countless patients both past and present hail from the length and breath of the…

What are the Stages of Endometriosis?

"Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women around the globe, causing many to suffer a life of pain and debilitation and sometimes infertility. It mostly affects women of childbearing age and usually disappears after menopause.…

Endometriosis Symptoms and Signs

As a Vulva Doctor Will Tell you: "Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. It most often occurs on or around reproductive organs in the pelvis or abdomen.…

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…