Vulva Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... The word "vulvodynia" means "painful vulva." Your vulva consists of the pad of fatty tissue at the base of your abdomen (mons pubis), the labia, the clitoris and the opening of your vagina. The main s...

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 ...

Vulva Treatment

Treatment
... Treatments for vulvodynia focus on relieving symptoms. No one treatment works for every woman, and you may find that a combination of treatments works best for you. Available options may include: Medi...

Self-care
... The following tips may help you manage the symptoms of vulvodynia: Try cold compresses. Cool compresses placed directly on your external genital area may help lessen pain and itching. Avoid tightfitti...

Vulva Other

Overview
... The pain has lasted for months. You''re so uncomfortable you can hardly sit. Having sex is unthinkable. Nothing alleviates the pain, burning and irritation, at least not for long. These descriptions m...