Vulvodynia: Where is the Pain Really Coming From?
"Vulvodynia is a chronic discomfort of the vulva, the part of a woman’s body that protects the genitals, & includes: the external female genitalia, e.g. the mons pubis, the labia majora & minora, the clitoris,…
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Getting Diagnosed with Endometriosis
According to an Endometriosis Association survey: "Endometriosis can take a while to properly diagnose-averaging anywhere from up to 6 to 10 years, in fact. This happens for a few reasons, including:•Symptoms being dismissed as “just…
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Smear Tests & Endometriosis
"Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus (the endometrium), grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes…
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Triggers for Vulvodynia
"Women of all ages, even teenagers, can suffer from Vulvodynia. Knowledge about the cause is limited. There are many suspected causes, including inflammation, injury to nerves in the area (neuropathic problems), hormonal factors, musculoskeletal problems…
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