Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia refers to a disorder of vulvar pain, burning, and discomfort that interferes with the quality of life. The vulva is the external genital area in women the area around the opening to the vagina. The sensation of burning and soreness of the vulva can be continuous (unprovoked vulvodynia) or on light touch eg. sexual intercourse or tampon use (provoked vulvodynia). Women who have unprovoked vulvodynia were formally know as having dysaesthetic vulvodynia where pain was felt without touch. The cause is unknown. A recent change in the terminology of these conditions means that the description of women with vulvodynia can be more uniform amongst health professionals and patients. Many women have symptoms which overlap between both conditions. Vulvodynia, as with most chronic pain conditions, has a profound impact on quality of life. It often affects one's ability to engage in sexual activity and can interfere with daily functioning. It can impair one's ability to work, engage in physical activity, and participate in a social life. These limitations can negatively affect self-image and may sometimes lead to depression.

Vulvodynia is the word for pain in the vulva. Vulvodynia is often characterized by burning discomfort, itching, throbbing, or tenderness of the vulva sometimes in the labia, sometimes around the opening of the vagina, sometimes affecting the vestibular glands which may be experienced either as diffused irritation or as specific painful spots.These descriptions may be characteristics of a lasting pain in the area around the opening of your vagina (vulva) called vulvodynia (vul-vo-DIN-ee-uh) or chronic vulvar pain. Although it isn't life-threatening, the pain may make you cut back on some of your normal activities. It can also make you upset or depressed.

Causes of Vulvodynia

The common Causes of Vulvodynia :

The cause of vulvodynia is unknown.
An injury to, or irritation of, the nerves that innervate the vulva.
Frequent use of antibiotic medicines.
An allergic response to environmental irritants.
Previous laser treatments or surgery on the external genitals
Spasms of the muscles that support the pelvic organs.
Past vaginal infections.
Rashes on the genital area.

Symptoms of Vulvodynia

Some Symptoms of Vulvodynia :

Painful intercourse (dyspareunia).
Throbbin.
Itching.
Rawness.
Soreness.

Treatment of Vulvodynia

Biofeedback and physical therapy .
Topicals, oral, and injectable medication that include anesthetics, estrogens, tricyclic antidepressants compounded into a topical form or systemic, local steroids.
Bathing the area around your external genitals and buttocks in a saline solution can sometimes help make you feel better, but it also has the potential to aggravate your discomfort.
Using medications such as lidocaine can provide temporary relief from the pain.
Creams that contain estrogen or cortisone can help alleviate the pain.

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