What is vulvodynia?

Vulvodynia is chronic discomfort of the vulva. The discomfort may vary with irritation, soreness, burning or pain. There may be obvious vulval disease or no visible abnormality.

Adverse life experiences, including conflict, are common in women with vulvodynia. These factors may be important in mediating the genesis of pain through stress-related mechanisms. Sexual interest is diminished in these women. Sexual abuse is not a factor in most of these women.0801

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