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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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.…
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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…
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Alexa Chung Shouts Out About Women With Endometriosis Being ‘Dismissed!’
TV presenter, model and fashion designer, Alexa Chung, (age 39), has recently turned her energies to the very important, and frequently overlooked, subject of endometriosis. - The latter refers to a most unwelcome chronic female…
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FAQs About Vulvar Pain: What You Need to Know
Can My Vulva Pain Get Worse?Unfortunately, due to most GP's lack of extensive knowledge and expertise in this subject: "women experience a constant and unchanging level of pain for years. Others describe their pain as…
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Vulvodynia and its Impact on Quality of Life
"Vulvodynia has a profound effect on a woman's quality of life. Research suggests that it leads to physical dysfunction & limiting activities related to work, hobbies & sexual relations. Socially, vulvodynia interferes with a woman’s…
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Painful Urination: Causes & Treatment
“When urinating comes with burning, stinging, or another kind of pain or discomfort, it's a clearly blatant sign that something isn't right. Painful urination could be a sign of a number of different infections, some…
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Vulvodynia & My Diet
"There are no specific dietary recommendations in relation to vulvodynia. However, each individual case is different & some women may have sensitivity to specific chemicals & foods that may potentially contribute or exacerbate their symptoms"…
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Busting Myths About Vulvodynia
“Defined by the National Vulvodynia Association as 'chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause,' Vulvodynia affects 16% of women, & just as the definition indicates, it’s a condition that has left doctors stumped. The NVA…
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Novelist Hilary Mantel Discusses Her Endometriosis
Isn't it great when a well known person comes forward and talks about a taboo medical condition? - This is exactly what happened with the much loved novelist, Hilary Mantel, who wrote a highly informative…
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