Vulvodynia

The Vulvodynia topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of vulvodynia, a chronic pain condition in the vulva.

Vulvodynia is the term used to describe pain or discomfort of the vulva that lasts at least 3 months and does not have a clear cause. Vulvodynia is usually described as burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness. Researchers and health care providers currently know little about how and why vulvodynia occurs. The condition and its symptoms have no known cause or cure. Although treatment can help relieve symptoms to some extent, vulvodynia can have serious effects on health and daily living.