Welcome to the EmpowHER community and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with these symptoms for three years and have not gotten a diagnosis or relief.
Vulvodynia is chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause. There are two types:
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is characterized by pain limited to the vestibule, the area surrounding the opening of the vagina. It occurs during or after pressure is applied to the vestibule, as with sexual intercourse, tampon insertion, a gynecologic examination, prolonged sitting and/or wearing fitted pants.
Generalized vulvodynia (GV), is characterized by pain that occurs spontaneously and is relatively constant, but there can be some periods of symptom relief. Activities that apply pressure to the vulva, such as prolonged sitting or simply wearing pants, typically exacerbate symptoms.
Seeing another gynecologist sounds like a good idea.
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Hello Mp1992,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community and thank you for sharing your experience with us. I am sorry to hear that you have been dealing with these symptoms for three years and have not gotten a diagnosis or relief.
Vulvodynia is chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause. There are two types:
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS) is characterized by pain limited to the vestibule, the area surrounding the opening of the vagina. It occurs during or after pressure is applied to the vestibule, as with sexual intercourse, tampon insertion, a gynecologic examination, prolonged sitting and/or wearing fitted pants.
Generalized vulvodynia (GV), is characterized by pain that occurs spontaneously and is relatively constant, but there can be some periods of symptom relief. Activities that apply pressure to the vulva, such as prolonged sitting or simply wearing pants, typically exacerbate symptoms.
Seeing another gynecologist sounds like a good idea.
Regards,
January 27, 2015 - 11:08amMaryann
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