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What Are the Risk Factors For Vuylvodynia?

As a Vulva Pain Specialist will tell you: some of the major risk factors for vulvodynia, include: •Anxiety•Depression•Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and•A History of Abuse [1]. So now let's examine each individual aspect: Anxiety "Experiencing occasional…

Tips to Reduce Anxiety at Your Appointment

You do not need to undergo a full-blown phobia to feel stressed at a Pain Clinic. "Roughly one in five people experience what is known as 'white coat hypertension': this means that their blood pressure…

Recurrent Yeast Infections & Vulvodynia

"Most will tell you that the cause of vulvodynia is unknown. Some may wonder if Candida can cause vulvodynia. Yet while more research needs to be conducted, there is evidence that recurring Candida or vaginal…

Introducing Dr. Lorraine Harrington

We would like to introduce the renowned, award-winning, Dr Lorraine Harrington MBChB Bsc (Hons) Immunology, FRCA, FFPMRCA, MRCP, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, who is a leading Pain Consultant at the London Pain Clinic.…

Can Vulvodynia Cause Bladder Problems?

"Vulvodynia is chronic debilitating burning vulvar pain or pain on contact. Although sufferers are more likely to experience co-morbid interstitial cystitis & urinary tract infections, few studies have explored whether women with vulvodynia experience adverse…

Inflammatory Mechanisms in Vestibulodynia

Countless women who suffer from vulvodynia hope that research will result in new cutting-edge treatments that will give them complete pain relief. - And this is why the London Vulva Pain Clinic & its team…

Self-Help Tips to Relieve & Manage Vulvodynia

While you are looking for an experienced Vulvodynia Pain Specialist who can successfully treat your vulvar pain; there are a number of excellent tried & tested coping measures/tips which can help you ameliorate your symptoms…

Why is Vulvodynia Commonly Misdiagnosed?

"Vulvodynia is poorly understood &, as with many pain conditions, can be difficult to diagnose. Vulvodynia is diagnosed when other causes of vulvar pain, such as infections, skin problems or neurologic disorders, are evaluated &…

What Happens During a Vulvar Pain Evaluation

"Persistent vulvar pain is a complex disorder that can be difficult to treat. Many women experience vulvar pain & discomfort that affect the quality of their lives. Vulvar pain can be caused by a specific…

The Differences Between Vulvodynia & Vaginismus

When women experience vaginal pain & discuss it with their GPs, many of them find that their doctors have little knowledge of vulvodynia or vaginismus, despite the fact that these conditions are extremely common. -…