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Chronic Vulvar Pain in Post-Menopausal Women: Atrophy or Vulvodynia?
"Although postmenopausal vulvar pain is frequently attributed to vaginal atrophy, such symptoms may be due to vulvodynia, a chronic vulvar pain condition" [1] Vulvovaginitis The bad news is that whilst in the majority of cases,…
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Vulvodynia: Diagnosis and Management
"Treatment of vulvodynia is optimized with a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychotherapy, pelvic physical therapy, medical therapy [& more]. Treatment of any type of vulvodynia should be individualized" [1] Getting a Diagnosis From A Pain…
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Vaginal & Vulval Pain: What's the Difference?
"Vaginal & vulval pain can compass mild to severe symptoms; could be temporary or chronic, & can be brought on by a broad spectrum of conditions – from the not very serious to the severe.…
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Vulvodynia - Symptoms & Causes
"The pain, burning or irritation associated with vulvodynia can make you so uncomfortable that sitting for long periods or having sex becomes unthinkable. The condition can last for months to years" [1] Vulvodynia (pronounced vul-voe-DIN-e-uh),…
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Why Does My Vagina Hurt? Common Causes of Vagina Pain
"Vaginal pain may be confined to your vaginal area, or it may radiate down from your pelvis or cervix" [1] Having an uncomfortable or painful vagina (VAG) can affect women at their very core. And…
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