vulvodynia

If vulvodynia continues after trying home treatment, an appointment with a doctor is needed.

Until recently, no one knew what might cause vulvodynia.

Moreover, there are probably several causes of vulvodynia, and some may be individual to the patient.

Some cases of vulvodynia are idiopathic where no particular cause can be determined.

There are many treatments for vulvodynia, but what works for someone else may not help you.

Provides information and support to women with vulvodynia.

A wide variety of possible causes and treatments for vulvodynia are currently being explored.

Doctors don't know the exact cause of vulvodynia.

She was diagnosed with vulvodynia - which literally just means severe pain in the vulvar area.

There is no uniform treatment approach for vulvodynia or vulvar vestibulitis.

Phyllis's advice for women with her subtype of vulvodynia?

The draft Research Plan on Vulvodynia is now available for public comment.

The term "vulvodynia" simply refers to "vulvar pain", and does not imply a specific cause.

Pain is the main symptom of vulvodynia.

The pain of vulvodynia may extend into the clitoris; this is referred to as 'clitorodynia'.

Anecdotally, vulvodynia is also found in patients suffering from interstitial cystitis.

"Vulvodynia is a bigger problem than I realized when I first became interested in it.

And a diagnosis of vulvodynia is made only after ruling out other causes of vulvar pain.

Q: How do doctors diagnose and treat vulvodynia?

A family history of vulvodynia.

A: You may have vulvodynia, a widely unrecognized chronic pain condition that affects an estimated six million American women.

There's no FDA-approved treatment, but your doctor may recommend one among a range of vulvodynia solutions.

Another theory holds that a major cause of vulvodynia is excessive and improper use of anti-yeast medications.

Or find one yourself by contacting the National Vulvodynia Association or a university hospital in your area.