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How to Care for Vulvar Dermatitis

Treating Vulva Dermatitis at Home When you visit a Vulva Specialist, at the time you are given your Personalised Treatment Plan, you will also give you some self-management tips (according to the severity and root…

What is a Bartholin's Cyst and What are the Symptoms?

A Bartholin's cyst or abscess is very common & normally occurs on just one side of the vaginal opening "If you have a small, non-infected Bartholin's cyst, you may not notice it. If the cyst…

Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain

Countless women experience pain in their vulva at some stage in their lives. When the pain is prevalent for over 3 months, & there is no apparent cause, it’s called Vulvodynia. This three month period…

How the London Vulva Pain Clinic Can Help to Support You

Finding support for vulva pain is not always an easy road, and in some cases, sufferers can spend years trying to get a correct diagnosis and the right treatment to successfully get their life back…

What is a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)?

"A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, your kidneys, ureters, bladder & urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract - the bladder & the urethra.Women are…

Is Your Vulva Pain Usually Triggered by a Specific Event?

"Vulva pain might be constant or occasional. It might occur only when the sensitive area is touched (provoked). You might feel the pain in your entire vulvar area (generalised), or the pain might be localized…

How Can You Tell if Your Vulva is Inflamed?

"Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva. This is the soft folds of skin outside the vagina. It’s a symptom that can result from an array of diseases. This can include infections, injuries, allergies, or…

Why Women With Chronic Vulvar Pain Struggle to Be Diagnosed

"Since proper diagnosis for vulva pain is so elusive, estimates of the prevalence of this condition vary, ranging anywhere from 4% to 40% of the female population. A study published in the British Columbia Medical…

Pelvic Pain: What Could it Be & What Should I Do Next?

Pelvic pain is a common problem among women. Its nature & intensity may fluctuate, & its cause is often unclear. In some cases, no disease is evident. Pelvic pain can be categorised as either acute…

What to Do if You Suspect You Have Endometriosis?

"Many women feel at least some pelvic pain during their period. For some, it’s especially rough. In certain cases, it’s due to a condition called endometriosis" [1]. If you think you may have this condition,…