Why Diagnosis of Vulva Pain Still Lags & What’s Changing
Just making a quick Google search shows that being able to get an accurate vulva pain diagnosis in the UK and beyond, is not easy. In fact, here in the UK, countless vulva pain sufferers…
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Vulvodynia 101: Why Pain in the Vulva Still Leaves GPs Unsure — And What London Clinics Are Doing - What Makes Vulva Pain So Hard to Pin Down?
Unless you have a consultation with a Vulva Doctor, your chances of having your condition acknowledged, and receiving an accurate diagnosis, can be quite slim. And in some cases, as widely reported, the GP may…
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Empathy, Evidence, Equity: The Patient Experience Gaps in Vulva Pain Treatment
Here at the London Pain Clinic, our Vulva Doctors like to keep patients and readers up to date on the latest news relating to both vulva pain and new innovative treatments. To that end, we…
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Pelvic Pain Myths: What You’ve Been Told vs. What’s Actually True
Here at the London Vulvar Pain Clinic, with regard to the important facts about pelvic pain, our leading team of Pain Doctors are always mindful of the myths that are constantly circulating on MSM. To…
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Pain-Related Anxiety Associated with Vulvodynia
If they haven't had a consultation and diagnosis from a Vulva Doctor: "women with vulvodynia often live with daily vaginal pain without knowing the exact cause. Chronic vulvar pain has a negative impact on relationships,…
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Different Types of Vulvar Pain: How to Identify and Manage Them
Shining a Spotlight on Identifying Vulva Pain Depending on its root cause, symptoms of vulvar pain can include: • Irritation• Stinging• Itching• Burning• Soreness• Rawness• Stabbing• Aching• Throbbing• Uncomfortable sexual intercourse [1]. Did You Know?…
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Vulvar Pain and Mental Health: The Importance of Addressing Both
"Data suggest symptoms of physiological arousal (racing heart, sweating palms, dizziness) & experiencing negative thoughts & emotions, common symptoms in anxiety & depression disorders, may be associated with the maintenance or exacerbation of vulvar pain…
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How Hormones Affect Vulvar Pain and Treatment Options
"During menopause, levels of oestrogen, an important hormone in women, naturally go down. As a result, the walls of the vagina tissue become thin, dry, & sometimes swollen & inflamed. In many women, this leads…
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Vulvar Pain and Sexual Dysfunction
"Some women consider that it is normal to have pain during intercourse. Others tend to attribute the symptoms to other, better-known conditions, or simply feel ashamed of their symptoms" [1]. If you fall into any…
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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…
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