Question 1

i think i may have vulvodynia i have burning pain w/ sex how do italk to my dr about this i have no stds at all should i try low oxalate diet for now?

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No embarrassment : Yes, the diet might benefit you. Consider this an opportunity to form a more useful relationship with your gyn doctor. They are not embarrassed, so you should feel free to talk about your personal needs.  Deep breath, "i have something personal to discuss.." and off you go. http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/vulvodynia.

Question 2

how to tell if i have vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

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 3

any home remedies for vulvodynia?

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Many Treatments: Vulvodynia is a disorder of pain 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).  Unfortunately, there is no fda approved treatment.  At home, you can try sitz baths and lubricants for sex.  However, i urge you to see your gynecologist or urogynecologist for options.

Question 4

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 5

is vulvodynia when sex is painful down there?

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Yes: Vulvodynia means pain the vulva, it could be during intercourse or all the time. Provoked vulvodynia pain is elicited at the time of penetration, with a burning, stinging, reaping sensation.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: vulvodynia?

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

Question 7

can vulvodynia be cured through injection within days to hrs?

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Depends: It depends on the cause of vulvodynia whether it can be cured by injection and how long it takes for the injection to work. Local anesthetics can relieve the pain almost immediately but to cure vulvodynia requires addressing the cause. Hope this helps.

Question 8

can tampons  cause vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

No: Women with vulvodynia often find it painful or difficult to use tampons but tampons aren't the cause of the pain. Something else has made the vulva or vagina sore.

Question 9

is vulvodynia a symptom of ic/pbs?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how can i treat vulvodynia, bleeding, and cuts?

Accepted Answer

Get a gynae exam: Vulvodynia is persistent pain around the vulva when the vulva usually looks normal and there's no obvious cause for the pain. Bleeding and cuts suggests there's another cause for your vulvar pain, other than true vulvodynia. There are quite a few possibilities. Suggest see a gynaecologist to help you sort out what's going and get the most effective treatment. Good luck!

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I think i may have vulvodynia i have burning pain w/ sex how do italk to my dr about this i have no stds at all should i try low oxalate diet for now?

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How to tell if i have vulvodynia?

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Any home remedies for vulvodynia?

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What are the symptoms of vulvodynia?

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Is vulvodynia when sex is painful down there?

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What is the definition or description of: vulvodynia?

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Can vulvodynia be cured through injection within days to hrs?

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Can tampons cause vulvodynia?

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Is vulvodynia a symptom of ic/pbs?

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How can i treat vulvodynia, bleeding, and cuts?

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