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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How We Evaluate Vulvar Pain
“The exact prevalence of vulval pain in adult women is not known, but a recent population based survey from the US, found that 16% of women had at some time experienced chronic burning, knife-like pain,…
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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…
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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…
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