Vulvodynia
Chronic pain syndrome of the vulvar area / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause.[1] Symptoms typically include a feeling of burning or irritation.[2] It has been established by the ISSVD that for the diagnosis to be made symptoms must last at least three months.[3]
The causes of vulvodynia are not fully understood, but there are many sub-types of vulvodynia with different causes, [4] including an excess of nerve fibers, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and muscular dysfunction. Some factors influencing the diease may include genetics, immunology, and possibly diet.[2] Diagnosis is by ruling out other possible causes.[2] This may or may not include a biopsy of the area.[2]
Treatment may involve a number of different measures; however, as vulvodynia has many sub-types, none is universally effective, and the evidence to support their effectiveness is often poor.[2] Some of these measures include medications, pelvic floor physical therapy, surgery, and counselling.[2] Vulvodynia is estimated to affect up to 10-28% of women.[5]