Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome affecting female sexual organs, with symptoms including stinging, irritation, and rawness. There are two types: dysesthetic vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. Causes are unknown, and treatment focuses on relieving symptoms.
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects the female sexual organs. It is an all-encompassing disease, referring to any pain in the vulva that cannot be explained by an infection or skin disease. Symptoms of vulvodynia include any symptoms that indicate discomfort or pain in the vulvar region. Symptoms of vulvodynia include stinging and stinging as well as irritation and rawness.
There are two main types of vulvodynia: distensive vulvodynia and vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. Symptoms of dysesthetic vulvodynia are pain that spreads throughout the vulvar region. This pain can affect the clitoris and perineum, as well as the pubis and inner thighs. This pain can be constant or intermittent, but depends on any touch or pressure. This type of vulvodynia symptoms can also include inflamed tissue, but it is not always present.
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome is characterized by pain whenever you touch or put pressure on the vaginal opening. Women who have vulvar vestibulitis syndrome may experience intense pain during intercourse, while using tampons or wearing tight clothing. Horse riding, cycling or motorcycle riding can also be painful for women with this type of vulvodynia. Their vaginal openings will most often be red or inflamed.
The causes of vulvodynia are unknown. Some researchers think that vulvodynia is caused by an injury, irritation, or damage to the vulvar nerves. It can also be caused by an increased sensitivity to yeast that occurs naturally in the vulva or an allergic response to other irritants. There is no evidence that vulvodynia is a sexually transmitted disease or the cause of an infection.
Because vulvodynia is an all-encompassing condition, medical professionals diagnose it by ruling out other common conditions. The doctor will review the patient’s medical history and perform a complete vaginal and vulvar exam. The patient will be tested for STDs, infections and skin disorders. The patient may also undergo a biopsy of any suspicious-looking skin or a colposcopy, a procedure in which the doctor obtains magnified images of the vaginal system.
Treatment of vulvodynia varies from patient to patient, but without knowledge of the cause, very few patients recover. Therefore, treatment focuses on relieving the symptoms of vulvodynia, rather than curing the condition. Pharmaceutical treatment options include antihistamines, local anesthetics, or anti-inflammatories. Interferon injections, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants may also be recommended for patients with vulvodynia. Patients with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome can also be treated with some surgical options.
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