Vulvodynia is chronic pain or discomfort in the vulva. The vulva is often called the lips of the vagina.
The vulva includes:
Labia (labia majora and labia minora)
Clitoris
Vaginal opening
The causes of vulvodynia are not completely known but may include:
Infection
Changes in the vulvar tissue
Perhaps abnormal nerve sensation
The following factors are thought to increase the risk of vulvodynia:
Recurrent yeast infections
Frequent use of antibiotics
Irritation to the genitals by soaps or detergents
Genital rashes
Previous treatment or surgery to the external genitals
History of genital warts
Pelvic nerve irritation or muscle spasms
History of sexual abuse
History of domestic violence
Vulvodynia has become increasingly popular through the last couple of years—finally getting the attention that it deserves, given that it is more common than most people think.
Follow one of our readers journey with Vulvodynia, and find some hope and hopefully help through her story:
https://www.empowher.com/community/share/vulvodynia-my-tracks-cure
https://www.empowher.com/community/share/full-vulvodynia-journey-my-emotional-tracks-cure
Dr. Goldstein explains Vulvodynia in this video:
https://www.empowher.com/vulvodynia/content/what-vulvodynia-dr-goldstein-video
For more information on causes, risks, and treatment for Vulvodynia—visit our: Vulvodynia Page
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Vulvodynia is chronic pain or discomfort in the vulva. The vulva is often called the lips of the vagina.
The vulva includes:
Labia (labia majora and labia minora)
Clitoris
Vaginal opening
The causes of vulvodynia are not completely known but may include:
Infection
Changes in the vulvar tissue
Perhaps abnormal nerve sensation
The following factors are thought to increase the risk of vulvodynia:
Recurrent yeast infections
Frequent use of antibiotics
Irritation to the genitals by soaps or detergents
Genital rashes
Previous treatment or surgery to the external genitals
History of genital warts
Pelvic nerve irritation or muscle spasms
History of sexual abuse
History of domestic violence
Vulvodynia has become increasingly popular through the last couple of years—finally getting the attention that it deserves, given that it is more common than most people think.
Follow one of our readers journey with Vulvodynia, and find some hope and hopefully help through her story:
https://www.empowher.com/community/share/vulvodynia-my-tracks-cure
https://www.empowher.com/community/share/full-vulvodynia-journey-my-emotional-tracks-cure
Dr. Goldstein explains Vulvodynia in this video:
April 22, 2011 - 11:36amhttps://www.empowher.com/vulvodynia/content/what-vulvodynia-dr-goldstein-video
For more information on causes, risks, and treatment for Vulvodynia—visit our: Vulvodynia Page
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