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  • Vulvar Discomfort
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    Vulvar Discomfort

    It is estimated that more than 14 million American women experience vulvar discomfort that generally affects many aspects of daily life, including intimacy.

  • Caring For Your Vulvar Tissue
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    Caring For Your Vulvar Tissue

    The personal care and maintenance of the vulvar tissue is important for overall women’s health.

  • Managing Your Sex Life And Relationships
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    Managing Your Sex Life And Relationships

    When you are suffering from vulvar symptoms, it can impact your relationship and affect the sexual intimacy between you and your partner. Sexual pain should not be ignored.

  • Vulvar Discomfort And Symptoms
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    Vulvar Discomfort And Symptoms

    Many medical conditions can cause vulvar symptoms and it is important for you to report any abnormal feelings you are experiencing, especially when they are worrisome and causing difficulties.

  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
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    Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

    Vulvar lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory condition of the vulva which may also affect areas other than the genitals.

  • Provoked Vestibulodynia
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    Provoked Vestibulodynia

    Vulvodynia is spontaneous (provoked) or permanent (unprovoked) pain in the vulvar region.

  • Menopause And Its Effect On Female Genitals
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    Menopause And Its Effect On Female Genitals

    Menopause has a profound effect on the female genitals. The vulva becomes dry, sensitive and fragile since menopausal skin is thinner than normal skin.

  • Vulvar Lichen Planus
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    Vulvar Lichen Planus

    Vulvar lichen planus is an inflammatory condition of the vulva which often also affects the vagina, and sometimes the mouth and other areas of the skin or the mucous membranes.

  • Vulvodynia
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    Vulvodynia

    Vulvodynia, also known as vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS), is a vulvar disorder described as spontaneous or generalized pain in the vulvar region.

  • Vulvar Dystrophy
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    Vulvar Dystrophy

    Vulvar Dystrophy According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists educational resources, vulvar dystrophy is the growth of abnormal skin on the vulva.

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