Conditions
Vulvar Pain Clinic in London specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vulvodynia and other types of vulvar pain. Our team of experts has written Viva La Vulva to help women manage and treat their chronic vulvar pain. Learn more about the most common conditions that cause vulvar pain, and you can get more in-depth by reading Viva La Vulva
Conditions That Cause Chronic Vulvar Pain in Women
Vulvar pain and vulvar soreness are caused by a range of medical conditions. Unfortunately, many in the medical community do not have the expertise, experience, and knowledge to recognize the signs of these conditions, leaving women to fend for themselves and feeling abandoned by the medical community. Here are the four most common medical conditions that cause vulvar pain and soreness, as well as other symptoms. The list does not include all potential diagnoses for your symptoms, so we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Vulvar Pain Clinic in London. You can also learn more about vulvar pain in our book – Viva La Vulva
Vulvodynia and Vulvar Pain
Vulvodynia is a broad clinical term that is used to describe any type of chronic, persistent vulvar pain or vulvar soreness. The condition is diagnosed in women of all ages and life stages. Women experience a range of vulvar pain, such as labia majora that are swollen and itchy, sore vulva area, sharp pain in the vulva, vulvar pain during their period, vulvar pain during intercourse, and many other types of discomfort. The pain is typically debilitating, affecting every aspect of life through the physical and emotional symptoms.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is one of the most common vulvar pain causes. It develops when tissue similar to that found in the womb begins to grow in other areas of your body. The abnormal tissue is often found in the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Proper diagnosis of endometriosis involves differentiating it from other types of pelvic masses, such as enlargement or swelling in the pelvic area that can cause vulvar pain.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is a type of infection that may cause a range of vulvar pain symptoms, such as stabbing vulvar pain and vulvar burning sensation. The first step for vulvar pain treatment related to PID is to receive an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plan at Vulvar Pain Clinic in London.
Female Chronic Pelvic Pain
If you have vulvar soreness coupled with pelvic pain that lasts for more than six months, you may have female chronic pelvic pain. This type of pain in vulvar region is typically categorized as a functional somatic pain syndrome or chronic regional pain syndrome. Treatment at Vulvar Pain Clinic typically begins with imaging tests to rule out abnormalities, such as growths, that may be causing your vulvar pain symptoms.
Where Do I Find Vulvodynia Specialists Near Me?
Vulvar Pain Clinic in London specializes in vulvodynia and other types of vulvar pain. Our team of vulvar pain specialists have written Viva La Vulva to provide valuable, in-depth information to understand your chronic vulvar pain and how you can improve your quality of life with treatment at Vulvar Pain Clinic in London. If you have any questions about the book or chronic vulvar pain conditions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation at Vulvar Pain Clinic of London, contact us today.