Vulvodynia

Dr. Jennifer Gunter: Understanding Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is a pain condition of the genitals that affects up to 15% of women. Most describe a burning pain, stinging, rawness, or irritation of the vulva (labia or lips) and/or the opening to the vagina (the vestibule). For some women the pain is present all of the time while others only have pain that is provoked by contact, either intercourse or non sexual contact such as inserting a tampon, sitting, or even the light touch of clothes.

Dr. Marjorie Crandall: Yeast Infections, Candida Allergy, and Vulvodynia

By Marjorie Crandall, Ph.D.

The typical woman with vulvar pain recently had yeast vaginitis and was treated with an antifungal for a short time.

Laura Lehrhaupt: Unlocking the Mysteries of Vulvodynia and Candida

The vulvodynia was triggered after a horrible yeast infection. I was "fine" and then I wasn't anymore. I had what I thought was a normal stress level and okay health. I suffered from occasional migraines and 9 months prior to the vulvodynia I started to suffer from painful acid reflux. The doctor told me it was all about getting older. I was 41! My story is just like so many other women who have been stricken by this painful disorder except I figured mine out. I solved my puzzle because it didn't take long to realize that no one else could.