Vulvodynia is, simply put, persistent pain in the vulva (the external genitalia of people assigned female at birth). Vulvodynia is a common yet widely under-recognised condition. It affects more than 1 in 7 women, girls, and people assigned female at birth.
Symptoms of Vulvodynia
- Burning, stinging, throbbing or soreness in the vulva
- Pain during sex
- Spontaneous pain (doesn't need a trigger)
The pain is often described as burning, “knife-like”, or like “acid being poured on the skin”.
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Start free consultLiving with Vulvodynia often has significant physical and emotional impacts. It can make it hard to walk/sit, socialise, work, have sex, and exercise, significantly affecting a person's quality of life.
