1. Vulvodynia Hub A brief definition of vulvodynia, followed by links to overviews, full text articles, diagnosis and treatment vulvodynia hub. vulvodynia is a syndrome of unexplained vulvar pain, sexual dysfunction and psychological vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis Challenges in Diagnosis and Management http://www.healthubs.com/vulvodynia

Vulvodynia hub Vulvodynia is a syndrome of unexplained vulvar pain, sexual dysfunction and psychological disability. It is characterized by nearly constant spontaneous burning and itching pain in the vulvar vestibule. Vulvodynia and Vulvar Vestibulitis: Challenges in Diagnosis and Management - by Julius F. Metts, M.D. University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Davis, California. Pathophysiology, Epidemiology And Treatment Of Vulvodynia - by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Office of Research on Women’s Health. Neuroimmunology/cytokine alterations in vulvodynia - by Barbara D. Reed, M.D., M.S.P.H., Chelsea Family Practice Center, University of Michigan. Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvodynia - by Jorma Paavonen MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. Vulval pain disorders - by John Adams, Wellington Medical School. Vulvodynia by Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre Vulvodynia: Causes, Diagnosis and Modern Therapy - by Jessica Thomason, MD, FACOG, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, Wisconsin, and Director of Women Now Health Care, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Vulvodynia by the Foxman Research Group Vulvodynia from Discovery Health - by Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS.

2. National Vulvodynia Association A nonprofit organization for women with vulvodynia and related disorders. Institutes of Health on April 1415 for the workshop, "vulvodynia-Toward Understanding a Pain Syndrome the science and incidence of vulvodynia, to clarify the varieties of vulvar http://www.nva.org/

www.NVA.org What is Vulvodynia? About Us Pati ... - In the first comprehensive analysis of its kind, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have found the prevalence of a very debilitating and chronic vulvo-vaginal pain disorder in women known as vulvodynia has been significantly underestimated. Women who suffer from the disorder experience chronic burning or sharp knifelike pain that occurs in the absence of infection or vaginal diseases. Often times, the unexplained pain results in an inability to exercise, have intercourse, and in extreme cases can cause women to be bedridden. NIH Hosts 2 nd Vulvodynia Workshop Over two hundred researchers, clinicians, and members of the public gathered at the National Institutes of Health on April 14-15 for the workshop, "Vulvodynia-Toward Understanding a Pain Syndrome." Phyllis Leppert, M.D., Ph.D., of NICHD and Maria Turner, M.D., of National Cancer Institute chaired the workshop. The goals were to present an overview of the science and incidence of vulvodynia, to clarify the varieties of vulvar pain, to stimulate innovative research approaches to studying the condition, and to develop clinical strategies for alleviating vulvar pain. A summary of this workshop can be found in the Spring 2003 issue of the NVA News NVA Funds Study on Dysesthetic Vulvodynia In September 2002 the NVA awarded a grant to Ursula Wesselmann, M.D., neurologist and pain researcher at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The aim of her pilot study is to examine sensory mechanisms contributing to dysesthetic vulvodynia in post-menopausal women and to determine how these sensory mechanisms are affected by hormone replacement therapy. To date, there have been almost no studies on dysesthetic vulvodynia in post-menopausal women. Wesselmann's study will make important contributions to the understanding of vulvodynia as a function of aging and change in reproductive hormone status. Hopefully, the results of this research will enable women to make an educated decision about hormone replacement therapy with regard to their vulvar pain syndrome.

3. Vulvodynia Information Web Portal First stop for exploring an extensive collection of research on vulvodynia, chronic vulvar pain. vulvodynia Information Web Portal. Welcome to the first stop in an extensive collection of vulvodynia for people who want to know more about vulvodynia and related disorders http://www.vulvarpain.icomm.ca/

Vulvodynia Information Web Portal Welcome to the first stop in an extensive collection of vulvodynia resources! ** Last updated June 12, 2000 ** This page is linked to several things I have put together for people who want to know more about vulvodynia and related disorders. What is vulvodynia? A simplified explanation is that it is chronic (over 3-month) vulvar pain due to unknown or various causes. For more information on the diagnosis, see the support groups listed below. Chek out the vulvodynia links page for other places to get information on chronic vulvar pain and other related sites. There are also several email message lists that you can get involved with if you want to know more about specific problems or treatments. This site is not affiliated with any organization or corporation, and there will be no advertising or collecting of information from you, the visitors. Some of the information is more technical than others, so please browse or perform a search I have copies of all of the articles which appear on the Vulvodynia Bibliography Email me!

4. Vulvodynia Homepage vulvodynia literally means pain in the vulva. To search the internet for more information on vulvodynia enter your search terms in the box below Google. http://www.vulvodynia.com/

MM_preloadImages('images/profbar.gif'); MM_preloadImages('images/aboutbar.gif'); MM_preloadImages('images/connbar.gif'); MM_preloadImages('images/resebar.gif'); MM_preloadImages('images/prodbar.gif'); MM_preloadImages('pro_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('about_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('touch_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('research_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('prod_.gif'); Vulvodynia, also known as vulvar dysesthesia, literally means pain , or an unpleasant altered sensation, in the vulva. It is characterized by itching, burning, stinging or stabbing in the area around the opening of the vagina. Pain can be unprovoked, varying from constant to intermittent, or occur only on provocation such as attempted vaginal penetration with sexual intercourse, a condition also known as vestibulodynia, previously known as vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. Symptoms may be highly localized at certain points or may be quite diffuse and may range from mildly irritating to completely disabling. While a distinct sore, or area of redness may be visible, often the vulva and the vagina show no abnormalities or infections on gynecological and/or dermatological evaluation. Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware that these conditions even exist, and may mistakenly suggest to patients that this is a psychological condition. It is common for women with vulvodynia to suffer for many years and see many doctors before being correctly diagnosed.

5. Vulvodynia Support Support and information for women who suffer from severe vaginal pain, with no known cause. http://www.vulvodyniasupport.com

Welcome to the Vulvodynia Support website! This site is run by a Vulvodynia sufferer who decided it was time to take the bull by the horns! Translation: It is time to get ourselves heard and helped!!!! In addition to medical information, this website will provide you with a list of doctor's in your area and information on support groups all over the world. T his site would not be possible without the generous donations received recently, which went directly to Web hosting services. Diana Milton of Washington State Melissa Dempsey of New York State JFIFO Thank you so much! My Story: In July of 1999, I developed Vulvodynia. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I went to my Gynecologist who ignorantly told me that it was probably the detergent I was using and sent me home with yeast infection medication, even though I had explained that I had used at least 4 doses of it already in the last 6 weeks. I thought that I might have VD and so I visited many support sites. (Does this story sound familiar to any of you?) Well, through that search I found a doctor who told me the bad news. Three months after my onset, I had my diagnosis. I was one of the "lucky" ones.

6. NVA.org - What Is Vulvodynia? About vulvodynia What is vulvodynia? Pain may be constant or intermittent, localized or diffuse. vulvodynia has been classified into the following subtypes http://www.nva.org/about_vulvodynia/what_is_vulvodynia.html

www.NVA.org What is Vulvodynia? About Us Pati ... see vulvar anatomy ) Some women experience pain in the clitoris, mons pubis, perineum and/or the inner thighs. The pain may be constant or intermittent. Symptoms are not necessarily caused by touch or pressure to the vulva, i.e., with intercourse or bicycle riding, but these activities often exacerbate the symptoms. Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (vulvar dysesthesia localized in the vestibule) Women with VVS have pain only in the vestibule, and only during or after touch or pressure is applied. Burning sensations are the most common symptom and may be experienced with some or all of the following: sexual intercourse, tampon insertion, gynecologic examination, bicycle riding, and wearing tight pants. There are several other conditions that cause chronic vulvar pain and may coexist with Vulvodynia. The most common of these are listed below: Cyclic Vulvovaginitis Women with cyclic vulvovaginitis have recurrent burning and itching symptoms at the same stage of the menstrual cycle. Many have cyclical bouts of yeast infections and some have other causes for their symptoms.

7. Vulvodynia - March 15, 1999 - American Academy Of Family Physicians Advanced Search. An article on this topic is available in this issue of AFP. vulvodynia. What is vulvodynia? vulvodynia (say vulvo-din-ee-a) is the word for pain in the vulva. can make the pain http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/990315d.html

Advanced Search Please note: This information was as current as we could make it on the date given above. But medical information is always changing, and some information given here may be out of date. For regularly updated information on a variety of health topics, please visit familydoctor.org , the AAFP patient education Web site. An article on this topic is available in this issue of AFP Vulvodynia What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia (say: vul-vo-din-ee-a) is the word for pain in the vulva. The vulva is the external genital area in womenthe area around the vagina. The pain is usually described as a burning, stinging, itching, irritating or raw feeling. Sexual intercourse, walking, sitting or exercising can make the pain worse. Vulvodynia is more common in white women. It's rare in women of other races. It usually starts suddenly and may last for months to years. Although it isn't life-threatening, the pain may make you cut back on some of your activities. It can also make you upset or depressed. It might even cause problems in your relationship with your spouse or partner. How did I get vulvodynia?

8. National Vulvodynia Association What is vulvodynia? The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) defines vulvodynia as chronic vulvar discomfort or pain http://www.ivf.com/nvabackg.html

National Vulvodynia Association What is Vulvodynia? What Causes Vulvodynia? The cause of vulvodynia is unknown. It may be the result of multiple factors. Doctors speculate that it may be caused by: an injury to, or irritation of, the nerves that innervate the vulva; a localized hypersensitivity to candida; an allergic response to environmental irritants; high levels of oxalate crystals in the urine; or spasms of the muscles that support the pelvic organs. There is no evidence that vulvodynia is caused by infection or that it is a sexually transmitted disease. Diagnosis and Treatment Vulvodynia is diagnosed when other causes of vulvar pain, such as active yeast infection, herpes, skin disorders, and other bacterial infections are ruled out. Upon examination, the vulvar tissue may appear inflamed and swollen or it may look perfectly normal. It is common for a woman to consult several doctors before obtaining an accurate diagnosis. Currently there is no cure for vulvodynia. Treatments directed toward symptom relief include drug therapies such as tricyclic antidepressants or anticonvulsants, nerve blocks, interferon, biofeedback, and diet modification. Surgical intervention is an option for some women when more conservative treatments do not produce acceptable relief. How Can the NVA Help?

9. Index Mission To assist New Zealand women in accessing resources and information to help them to find the support they need to deal with and overcome vulvar pain. http://www.geocities.com/wellingtonbvs/

VULVODYNIA SUPPORT NETWORK WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND home personal stories health practitioners treatments ... contact us Welcome to our homepage! Please note that this site is no longer being updated, we do welcome your email enquiries though. ...last updated 26 April 2002... Our Mission: To assist New Zealand women in accessing resources and information to help them to find the support theyneed to deal with and overcome vulvar pain. What is vulvodynia? A variety of symptoms are associated with what is known as “vulvodynia.” Translated from its Greek roots, vulvodynia means “vulvar pain.” It has come to refer to a specific type of vulvar pain. Women with this condition can have a number of symptoms; generalized vulvar skin pain and discomfort, including pain and/or itching, stinging, parchedness, drying, swelling, and drawing sensations all over the vulvar skin, or only certain parts of it, as well as in the rectal, or anal skin. Vestibulitis is one particular type of vulvar pain. The term refers to pain is in the “vestibule,” or entrance to the vagina. The vestibule is an oval-shaped area that goes from the back of the vaginal opening to just below the clitoris and includes the vaginal and urethral openings. Some, but not all, women with vestibulitis experience painful sex (dyspareunia). The pain may be felt only with sexual intercourse, on inserting or tolerating tampons, and/or on sitting. Usually, the pain comes from inflammation in the glands around the opening of the vagina. Many women with vestibulitis experience a deep, boring or piercing pain in the vestibular glands, and sometimes random stabbing pains.

10. Shore Vulvodynia Support Group This is a support group for women who suffer from vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis and vulvar pain. Many links available on vulvodynian. Chat rooms available. http://www.geocities.com/svsg_newjersey/

S hore V ulvodynia S upport G roup W elcome to the S hore V ulvodynia S upport G roup's Web Page. We are happy that you are visiting our part of the world today. Our web site will contain up-to-date links of recent information on vulvodynia as well as lists of medical professionals who deal with our syndrome. We will need everyone's help with the own information on vulvodynia and the doctors that they feel are adequately informed on vulvodynia. We hope that we can begin Chat Rooms so you can join in on chats. Hopefully, we will be able to have chats going on throughout the day and night so that no one will ever feel isolated or alone with our so-called ... "all in your head" ... pain. We welcome women onto our site from all over the world and would love to hear from and about each one of you, your problem and your treatment. Enjoy and be well. Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts." Charles Dicken The SVSG will be meeting Wednesday, March 31st, at Attillio's Italian Restaurant, Highway #35, Oakhurst, NJ. We will meet between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm. New members welcomed! Links Subscribe to our E-group Knowledge is Power ....... Support is Essential

11. Vulvodynia vulvodynia. What is vulvodynia? vulvodynia is a syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by chronic vulvar discomfort that can result in both physical and emotional pain in the lives of affected women. Medical textbooks recognized vulvodynia around the turn of the 20th century http://www.sph.umich.edu/~bfoxman/vulvo.htm

VULVODYNIA What is Vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is a syndrome of unknown etiology characterized by chronic vulvar discomfort that can result in both physical and emotional pain in the lives of affected women. Medical textbooks recognized Vulvodynia around the turn of the 20th century. This disease went unnoticed in society until a dramatic increase in the number of cases once again brought Vulvodynia to attention in the mid-1980's. Although an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 women have Vulvodynia in the United States, very little is known about how this painful condition can be prevented, treated or cured. Symptoms Women with Vulvodynia suffer from chronic debilitating pain of the vulvar area for which doctors can find no physical cause or cure. Careful physical examination will show some or all of the following signs: An irritated, dry change to the skin of the vulva. Dilated, enflamed blood vessels in the underlying connective tissue. Severe inflamation of various glands within the vulvar vestibule. Scarring and contracture of the vulva and lower vagina.

12. Pelvic Pain & Vulvodynia Provides basic information about this rare disorder written by expert, Diane Newman. http://www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/pelvic_health.htm

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13. Vulvodynia Homepage vulvodynia literally means pain in the vulva. It is characterized by itching, burning, stinging or stabbing in the area around the opening of the vagina. http://www.vulvodynia.com/survey1.htm

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14. All About Painful Sex, Dyspareunia, & Vulvodynia SF Bay Area sex therapists, gynecologist, and physical therapists explain vulvodynia, sexual pain, and pelvic pain. http://www.sexwithoutpain.com

Dyspareunia (painful sex)... It’s hard to talk about, and often misdiagnosed. It’s not all in your head! You don't have to live with painful sex. Proper diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment can help you reduce or eliminate pain. What information do you need Vulvar pain, vulvodynia, and vulvar vestibulitis l Physical and emotional causes of vulvar pain. Methods of treatment. Vaginal pain l Physical and emotional causes of vaginal pain. Methods of treatment. Vaginismus l Tight vaginal muscles that prevent intercourse. Approaches to treatment. Pelvic pain l Endometriosis, fibroids, and other causes of pelvic pain. Fear of sex l Fear and negative feelings can dramatically interfere with sex. Fortunately, it can be treated. Consequences of sexual trauma l Trauma can leave physical and emotional scars. Unconsummated marriage l Learn what can be done for couples who have been unable to have intercourse.

15. WOMEN'S THERAPY CENTER - Home Devoted to women's physical and emotional health vaginismus, sexual sysfunctions, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, dyspareunia, sexual abuse, PMS, sex therapy, menopause, female adolescent problems, incontinence, eating disorders, depression, posttraumatic stress, anxiety panic attacks, fibromyalgia, adoption infertility counseling. http://www.womentc.com/

WOMEN'S THERAPY CENTER Devoted To Women's Physical and Emotional Health Ditza Katz, PT, Ph.D. Ross Lynn Tabisel, CSW, Ph.D. 54-A Sunnyside Blvd., Plainview, NY 11803 Phone (516) 576-1118 Fax (516) 576-8876 Email: womentc@aol.com Have you seen us in Private Pain - NBC's News segment about Vaginismus? Did you read about us in Glamour W elcome to WOMEN'S THERAPY CENTER! We offer a unique body-mind treatment approach to the following health concerns of women: Vaginismus Dyspareunia Vulvodynia Vulvar Vestibulitis Sexual Dysfunctions Female Adolescent Problems Treatment is intense and uninterrupted, with both professionals present for the duration of the session so that any emotional and physical concern may be addressed right on the spot. Therapeutic approaches include hands-on intervention, sex therapy, counseling, guidance in the areas of self-care and personal hygiene, urogynecologic/sexual care, patient and partner education, and alternative medicine. The ultimate goal is to enable the patient to lead a healthy life. Our patients favorably comment about their extreme comfort and confidence in the fact that the treatments are rendered exclusively by women for women, unlike their past experiences with male practitioners where openness and expression of feelings were difficult and embarrassing.

16. Vulvodynia Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatments Prevention Vaginal Itching Burni Annotated links to information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information. http://womenshealth.about.com/msubvulvo.htm

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17. Vulvodynia Links Page Links to web sites with information about vulvodynia, vulvar vestibulitis, dermatological problems such as lichen planus, and other health info. http://www.vulvarpain.icomm.ca/links.html

Vulvodynia Links Page updated June 22, 2000 Since this list has gotten pretty long, I have provided links to each section. Search the page to find something specific, or browse to be surprised! Non-search engine and/or non-general purpose portal sites that contain exceptional link listings have been marked with a pushpin Vulvodynia support groups Dermatological information Miscellaneous medical sites VULVODYNIA SUPPORT GROUPS: National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) http://www.nva.org Shore Vulvodynia Support Group http://www.geocities.com/svsg_newjersey/ Vulvar Pain Foundation (VPF) http://www.vulvarpainfoundation.org/ Vulval Pain Society (VPS) http://www.vul-pain.dircon.co.uk/ [see also the page of email lists at http://www.vulvarpain.icomm.ca/email.html OTHER VULVODYNIA-RELATED SITES OR INFORMATION: AAFP: Bacterial Vaginosis http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/bacvagin.html AAFP: Bartholin Glands http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/barth.html AAFP: Dysuria http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/urinpain.html AAFP: Vulvodynia http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/990315d.html

18. Vulvodynia - Functional Rehabilitation Of Pelvic Floor Muscles of urinary incontinence, detrusor instability, vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, levator ani syndrome pelvic floor rehabilitation in women with vulvodynia. In this population http://www.vulvodynia.com/fropfm.htm

MM_preloadImages('inf_pro.gif'); MM_preloadImages('inf_abou.gif'); MM_preloadImages('inf_conn.gif'); MM_preloadImages('inf_rese.gif'); MM_preloadImages('inf_prd.gif'); MM_preloadImages('pro_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('about_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('touch_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('research_.gif'); MM_preloadImages('prod_.gif'); Functional Rehabilitation of Pelvic Floor Muscles: A Challenge to Tradition Howard Glazer, PhD, and Dawn MacConkey, PT, RCMT Howard Glazer is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Cornell University Medical College and an Associate Attending Psychologist at New York Hospital in New York City. Dawn MacConkey is a Physical Therapist at Physical Therapy Specialists in Denver, Colorado. Urol Nurs® 1996;16:68-9. W e have found that the vast majority of patients referred to us for pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation have been given the traditional "Kegel" exercises by their physicians. Patients are typically instructed to identify the correct muscles by stopping the flow of urine and are then further instructed to "contract and relax" these muscles. On occasion, contraction duration and number of repetitions may be specified, but this tends to be highly variable. More often, instructions are simply to "do these exercises as often as you can" or "integrate these exercises into your daily activities." Few patients comply with these instructions, and of those who do, few receive significant benefit.

19. Vulvodynia Support In 1999 I developed vulvodynia. The cause unknown. What a surprise?! Not surprising! Who had heard of vulvodynia. What the hell was that? http://www.vulvodyniasupport.com/lauren.html

My Story, Acupuncture, Herbs and Conventional Medicine By Lauren Kunis The following story is one woman's struggle with pain. There is more than one way to treat Vulvodynia, and there are no sure fire cures. Each woman's Vulvodynia is highly individualized. Each woman's definition of recovery will be differerent and each needs to find her own path to this recovery. All readers are strongly recommended to seek expert medical attention for diagnosis and treatment of their conditions. In 1999 I developed Vulvodynia. The cause: unknown. What a surprise?! A female related problem with no known cause. I remember waking up in the middle of a hot July night itching in one spot in my vulva. I had no discharge, as I would have had with a typical yeast infection. Just a red circular patch that itched without end. This red patch would come and go, but the itching stayed. I remember scratching so much I bled. Then the swelling and pinching and pain came. But really from the initial night it all became a blur. I know I was in pain. I know I couldn't sit still. I remember that walking hurt, sitting hurt, everything hurt. I had just started a new job and could not believe the cruel fate that was happening to me. I had to try hard to "keep it together". September 1, 1999, after weeks of going to my primary care physician, and former gynecologist, and searching high and low for any information and help online, I went to a new ogbyn. I found her through a Herpes support site. That was the only information I could find online that related to any key words I would enter in the search engines. Not surprising! Who had heard of Vulvodynia. What the hell was that? I got my answer that day.

20. American Family Physician: Vulvodynia Submit a Site. Advanced Search · Help. You are HereArticles American Family Physician March 15, 1999 Article. Sponsored Links. Content provided in partnership with. Print article Tell a friend http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m3225/6_59/54129414/p1/article.jhtml?term=vulvo

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