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Vulvodynia
The word vulvodynia means "painful vulva."
Vulvodynia literally means pain in
your
vagina (vulva) called Vulvodynia or chronic vulvar pain. There are several reasons Vulvodynia may be
underreported. It may be partly due to the absence of visible signs of
the condition. Or it could be the reluctance of many women to talk about
their symptoms. Treatment options
are available to lessen the pain.
Causes
Doctors don't know what causes vulvodynia, but
contributing factors may include:
Injury to or irritation of the nerves surrounding your vulvar region
Past
vaginal infections
Allergies or a localized hypersensitivity of the skin
Muscle spasms
Many women with vulvodynia have a history of treatment
for recurrent vaginal yeast infections. Some women with the condition
have a history of sexual abuse. Vulvodynia isn't sexually transmitted or
a sign of cancer.
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