Question 1

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 2

is vulvodynia when sex is painful down there?

Accepted Answer

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 3

what is the definition or description of: vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

can vulvodynia be cured through injection within days to hrs?

Accepted Answer

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 5

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 6

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 7

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!

Question 8

what to do if i have vulvodynia, is this curable?

Accepted Answer

Controllable: Although there is no "cure" for vulvodynia, it is certainly treatable/comtrollable.  Treatment is multi-modal, utilizing topical and oral medication as well as physical therapy, biofeedback and dietary modifications.  Seek out a vulvodynia expert in your area.

Question 9

is there a connection between yeast and vulvodynia?

Accepted Answer

May be: Vulvodynia, by definition is vaginal pain without a known cause. However, infection may be a trigger for the disorder. Please consult this site for information in this topic.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vulvodynia/ds00159.

Question 10

would you be able to recommend a cream for vulvodynia that i can purchase otc?

Accepted Answer

Calendula cream: Calendula cream is available over the counter and may be helpful in some people. Often vulvodynia is a nerve irritation problems so low dose oral medications like tricyclic antidepressants and gabapentin are often more helpful than creams. Also physical therapy can be very helpful if you find a physical therapist skilled in treatment of vulvodynia.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Vulvodynia signs

A member asked:

How to tell if i have vulvodynia?

A member asked:

Is vulvodynia when sex is painful down there?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: vulvodynia?

A member asked:

Can vulvodynia be cured through injection within days to hrs?

A member asked:

Can tampons cause vulvodynia?

A member asked:

Is vulvodynia a symptom of ic/pbs?

A member asked:

How can i treat vulvodynia, bleeding, and cuts?

A member asked:

What to do if i have vulvodynia, is this curable?

A member asked:

Is there a connection between yeast and vulvodynia?

A member asked:

Would you be able to recommend a cream for vulvodynia that i can purchase otc?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?