Question 1

how to tell if i have vulvodynia?

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You'll know: Vulvodynia is a medical term for stating that a woman's vulva is painful. There are four main categories involved with diagnosing vulvodynia. It can be a very frustrating symptom for women. Finding a compassionate doctor who will thoroughly evaluate & treat vulvodynia can be difficult for woman with this symptom. Even with thorough diagnosis & treatment, symptoms may improve but persist.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of vulvodynia?

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Pain: You can have vulvar itching, burning, tearing with penetration or in some cases when sitting or tight clothing. Some women will experience pain all the time.

Question 3

is vulvodynia a symptom of ic/pbs?

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No: at least it would be a highly unusual one. Suggest an exam with a doctor's office to help with the vulvodynia. good wishes.

Question 4

can sciatica be a reason for vulvodynia?

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Possibly: Generally this is a very unlikely possibility, but to actually rule it out i would suggest seeing your doctor to get further imaging studies of your spine ; pelvis.

Question 5

what is treatment for women have vulvodynia?

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Many Treatments: Vulvodynia is a complex pain disorder which can consist of burning, shooting, itching, or throbbing pain of the vagina.  It has no known etiology and is a diagnosis of exclusion (other problems must be ruled out).  The treatments can consist of physical therapy, diazepam, trigger point injections, topical anesthesia, antidepressants, and surgery.  Unfortunately, there is no fda approved treatment.

Question 6

i have pain in my vaginal area. is this vulvodynia?

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It could be: It is important to have an exam to make sure you don't have a treatable cause, such as an infection. If no cause is found for the pain, it is labeled vulvodynia.

Question 7

i believe i have vulvodynia.  can you write a prescription for this?

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Unsure: Vulvodynia is vulvar pain. The particular treatment would depend on the specific diagnosis.  It is necessary to have a complete history, an appropriately focused exam, and possibly cultures/biopsies/labs to establish a diagnosis and guide treatment.

Question 8

why is it that most gynecologists are not able to properly diagnose and treat vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

Not true: All gynecology specialists are very familiar , 16% of females suffer , no identifiable pathology , every test will be normal , no explainable etiology , yet woman suffer intractable pains , and  doctors are helpless . If you are one of the victim , go to a specialized place , maintain intense hygiene , wear cotton under wear , nothing at night , and lubricants to vagina , hope you will feel better.

Question 9

will it my vulvodynia go away over time since i am a teen? (related to hormonal fluctuations due to puberty?)

Accepted Answer

Vulvadynia: Vulvadynia may improve with the onset of menses, but there are no guarantees. See your provider for an effective treatment plan which may include steroid and estrogen creams.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

Vulvodynia: Vulvodynia = pain of vulva (tissue at opening of vagina).

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