The external part of the female genitals is called “the vulva”, and in simple words, it can be defined as the group of organs which are outside of the body.

1. S Y M P T O M S , C A U S E S & T R E AT M E N T
VULVAR PAIN

2. WHAT IS VULVA
• The external part of the female genitals is called “the
vulva”, and in simple words, it can be defined as the
group of organs which are outside of the body. It has
many structures, and each of them has a specific
function:
• Mons pubis: This part is mainly formed of tissues located
on the pubic bones, and it gets covered in pubic hair,
when the girl hits puberty.
• Clitoris: It is formed of tissue, which is extremely
sensitive to arousal or stimulation, as it has a lot of nerve
endings. It is located at the top of the vulva.
• Urethral opening: It is located directly under the clitoris,
and it is the small hole responsible for throwing urine

3. WHAT IS VULVA
• Vaginal opening: The vaginal opening is located
below the urethral opening, and it is a muscular
tube, extending all the way to the internal parts of
the reproductive system. It is where intercourse
happens, menstrual blood and hormonal discharge
leave the body, and babies come out.
• Labia: Also called “lips”, the labia are tissues of skin
which surround the vaginal opening. The labia
minora, also called inner labia, are the tissues
located on the inside, and are connected to the
vagina. The labia majora, also called outer labia, are
the outside tissues, located under the mons pubis,

4. SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
The symptoms that can be felt are:
• Pain when sitting down.
• Burning or stinging sensation in the area.
• A feeling of irritation and itching.
• Aching sensation while having sex or inserting a
tampon.
• Pain from wearing tight pants or underwear.
• A tightening of the muscles surrounding the
vagina.
• Pain spreading all through the entire

5. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CAUSES
THAT COULD LEAD TO VULVODYNIA?
Ongoing research is being done in order to identify
some of its causes, and scientists came up with the
following reasons:
• Trauma or injury to the nerve that leads to the vulva.
• Inflammation due to hereditary factors.
• Muscle spasm and weakness.
• Alteration in the hormones.
• A hypersensitivity to yeast.
• Inability to fight infections.
• Allergies and sensitivity.
• Sexual abuse.

6. WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS OF
VULVODYNIA?
• Pain relieving medications: Gynecologists might prescribe some of the
known painkillers (the ones taken to reduce chronic pain) in order to
to relieve the ache. There are many types that could be given, depending
depending on the situation of each woman.
• Topical medications: These types of medications are not taken orally; they
are used to treat the exact spot of the pain. They could be hormonal
creams, which are applied to tighten the muscles of the vulva, or
anesthetic creams, which are applied to relieve the pain, especially prior
prior to intercourse.
• Pelvic floor muscle therapy: For women with muscle spasm, this type of
therapy is ideal to treat its exact cause. It is mainly aimed at massaging the
massaging the muscles, mobilizing tissues, exercising, and more. Also, the
Also, the insertion of the machine shown in the picture is effective in the
the rehabilitation of the muscles.
• Neurostimulation: This method is used when all other treatments fail to
solve the problem. A small pump is inserted into the vulvar area, sending
sending low signals to the nerves, which act like substitutes for the
sensation of pain.
• Surgery: Surgery is recommended in advanced cases, when women suffer

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