How Do You Diagnose Vulvodynia?
“The nerve endings in the skin of the vulva appear to become over-sensitive & send abnormal signals which are felt as a sensation of pain. Stress can make it worse. It is thought to affect…
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What Could Be Causing My Pelvic Pain?
“Many conditions can cause chronic pelvic pain. All can have similar symptoms, & that often makes it hard to figure out the source of the pain. The main symptom is pain that lasts for more…
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Vulvodynia: the Most Frequent Cause of Painful Sex
“Vulvodynia is a leading cause of painful sex & affects up to 3.2 million women in the UK, yet it is often misdiagnosed & under-reported. It affects the vulva - the area surrounding the entrance…
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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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