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What Could Be the Cause of Painful Menstruation?

As Vulva Specialists explain: "Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) are throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen. Many women have them just before and during their menstrual periods. For some women, the discomfort is merely annoying.…

Meet the Team at The London Vulvar Pain Clinic

The Vulva Pain Clinic is proud to be renowned as a world-class treatment centre for all types of vulva issues. Our countless patients both past and present hail from the length and breath of the…

What are the Stages of Endometriosis?

"Endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women around the globe, causing many to suffer a life of pain and debilitation and sometimes infertility. It mostly affects women of childbearing age and usually disappears after menopause.…

Endometriosis Symptoms and Signs

As a Vulva Doctor Will Tell you: "Endometriosis affects up to 10% of women between the ages of 15 and 44. It most often occurs on or around reproductive organs in the pelvis or abdomen.…

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Women

"Part of being a woman involves dealing with discomfort in the pelvic region at one point or another. For some women, it may entail monthly menstrual cramps that are short-lived & manageable. For others, pain…

What are the Causes of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

"Severe PID can cause permanent damage to your reproductive organs and prevent you from getting pregnant" [1]. Getting an accurate diagnosis from a Vulva Doctor who will give you a Personalised Treatment Plan to treat…

What is Vulvar Vestibulitis?

As a Vulva Doctor will tell you: "Vestibulitis was first recognised in the late 1980s by gynaecologist Dr Edward Friedrich. It is characterised by a stinging or burning-like pain at the vagina entrance (that is…

Diagnosing Vulvar Cancer - Symptoms and Treatments

Vulva Doctors may use various tests to look for, or diagnose vulvar cancer. In addition, they may also conduct tests to determine whether the cancer has spread (metastasised) to another area of the body. After…

Common Symptoms of the Menopause

When it comes to menopausal symptoms, some women may feel relieved that they no longer have to be concerned about getting pregnant or suffering painful periods. Yet for others, this menopausal transition can generate depression,…

Vaginal Itching and Soreness, What Could It Be?

When women visit a Vulva Doctor to find out what is behind these issues, they are often given a diagnosis of Vaginitis. This common condition can be described as: an inflammation of the vagina that…