Dysesthetic vulvodynia

Generalized vulvodynia; generalized vulvar dysesthesia; essential vulvodynia; chronic vulvar pain not limited to the vulva for which there is no apparent cause.

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Electromyographic comparisons of the pelvic floor in women with dysesthetic vulvodynia and asymptomatic women," Journal of Reproductive Medicine 43 (1998):959-962.

Vulvodynia: a hidden women's health issue

The next step is to identify the subset of vulvodynia that the case best fits: vestibulitis or generalized dysesthetic vulvodynia.

Tricyclics and patient education key to vulvodynia care. (Vestibulitis, Dysethetic Vulvodynia)

If all other diagnoses have been excluded, or if the patient's symptoms persist despite therapy for any disorder that is found, the diagnosis is vulvodynia caused by neuropathy The next step is to identify the subset of vulvodynia that the case best fits: vestibulitis or generalized dysesthetic vulvodynia.

Vulvodynia treatment includes exercise and sex therapy. (Surgery an Option if all Else Fails)