{"id":236579,"date":"2022-09-20T08:58:03","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T08:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=236579"},"modified":"2024-11-30T09:08:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-30T09:08:28","slug":"vulvodynia-vulva-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/vulvodynia-vulva-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Vulvodynia Vulva Pain | Symptoms Causes Treatments | Optimists Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;83.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||4px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Vulvodynia (Vulva pain)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-12px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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It can occur to women of all ages and become a long-term health condition that can become very distressing to live with, but there are ways to relieve the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;370px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Vulvodynia symptoms<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The primary symptom is persistent pain in and around the vulva. The pain may be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Burning, throbbing, sore, or stinging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Triggered by touch (during intercourse or using a tampon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Constant in the background<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Worsens while sitting down&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Partially, like the opening of the vagina&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">More widespread, like the whole genital area or the anus&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women might also experience vaginismus, interstitial cystitis, painful periods, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/irritable-bowel-syndrome\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Having persistent vulva pain can reduce sex drive, cause low mood, and lead to depression.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The pain in the genital area is nothing to be embarrassed about, and you should come forward to consult a doctor.&nbsp;<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/vulvodynia.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Vulvodynia symptoms&#8221; title_text=&#8221;vulvodynia&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-16px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Vulvodynia causes\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The nerves that supply the vulva cause vulvodynia or vulva pain. The nerve damage can happen due to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Prior surgery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Childbirth\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Trapped nerves\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">History of severe vaginal thrush\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Vulvodynia is not a contagious condition; it doesn&#8217;t have anything to do with personal hygiene and is not a sign of cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Other causes of vulva pain\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Vulva pain is not always mean vulvodynia; it can be a number of causes, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Persistent vaginal thrush or vaginal infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Sensitivity to bubble baths, soaps, or certain medications or medicated creams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Drop in oestrogen hormone, which leads to vulva and vagina dryness, particularly during menopause\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Recurrent herpes infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Certain skin conditions can cause intense soreness or irritation to the vulva<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">In rare instances, Beh\u00e7et&#8217;s disease or Sj\u00f6gren&#8217;s syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">The doctor will rule out the mentioned conditions before treating you for vulvodynia. Some women might also have a combination of problems like vulvodynia and recurrent thrush.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Vulvodynia treatments<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">A combination of treatments often helps to relieve the symptoms of vulvodynia and lower its impact on your regular life. Some treatments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Vulva gels and lubricants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Medication prescribed by your doctor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Physiotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Therapy and counseling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">To explore your health concerns in detail and receive expert advice, you can easily access our <a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/online-doctor-consultation\/\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">free doctor consultation<\/span><\/a> service, designed to provide you with the support you need.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;43.6px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Reviewed by &#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/dr-priyanka-shekhar-mbbs-md-microbiology\/\"><strong>Dr. Priyanka,<\/strong> MBBS MD Microbiology<\/a><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Page last reviewed: 16 JULY 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vulva pain or vulvodynia is unexplained pain in the vulva. 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