Vulvodynia 2.0
“Throughout history many different terms have been used to describe vulvar pain. Vestibulodynia (previously called vulvar vestibulitis) consists of pain at the entranceway to the vagina. Vulvodynia (previously called dysesthetic vulvodynia) consists of a burning or pain on the vulva present in areas outside of the vestibule. Patients with vulvodynia may also have burning or pain at the vestibule. “
University of Michigan 2017
Vulvodynia History
Coined in 1987..
Doesn’t mean it hasn’t been around for much longer. (Link to article about discrepancy in studies)
What the Doctor Doesn’t Tell You
This is where I’ll link to other posts about staying active and other coping mechanisms, or treatment like acupuncture and steaming.