4) Xie Y, Shi L, Xiong X, Wu E, Veasley C, Dade C. Economic burden and quality of life of
vulvodynia in the United States.
Statistics show upwards of 16 % of women will experience
vulvodynia in their life (1).
Not exact matches
Other more common causes of sexual pain
in women are
vulvodynia, vaginismus, birth control, and even menopause.
Vulvodynia can be a frustrating condition to treat, because
vulvodynia simply means pain
in the vulva (or specifically
in the vulvar vestibule), the name of the condition alone doesn't tell us much about the root cause of
vulvodynia.
[2:29]-- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy and bladder dysfunction [4:43]-- Dr. Melvyn Sydney Smith [9:01]-- Pelvic pain and pelvic inflammation [11:52]-- Sexual pain,
vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, vaginismus [18:16]-- The different kinds of adhesions [22:35]-- Visceral spasms [24:01]-- The effects of emotions on the muscular tissue
in the digestive tract [24:39]-- The emotional connection to restrictions of movement
in the abdominal tissue [25:17]-- Central sensitisation and chronic pain syndrome [30:54]-- The Barral Institute (Jean - Pierre Barral)[31:45]-- The connection between endometriosis and SIBO [34:03]-- Can SIBO be cleared by physiotherapy or manual therapy alone?
Those with kidney disorders, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or certain forms of chronic vulvar pain (
vulvodynia) are typically advised to avoid foods high
in oxalic acid.
• Oxalates are compounds
in foods that prevent the proper absorption of calcium and are related to kidney stones and
vulvodynia.
As I mentioned
in my previous post, working with a functional practitioner to do a full functional workup for root cause / s is the approach for PGADS and all pelvic conditions as they are often seen with gut issues like IBS, food sensitivities (such as oxalates for
vulvodynia), hormone imbalances etc
For many women, validation that their pain is real, is the first step
in the treatment of
vulvodynia.
Despite the variation
in symptoms, we attempt to classify
vulvodynia with a few key descriptors.
Co-morbidities
in endometriosis, including IBS,
vulvodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction, cancer, and more...
In the context of sex therapy, individuals and couples typically consult Nicolas to address concerns related to sexual desire (e.g., «Low libido,» discrepant levels of desire between partners), sexual pain (vaginismus,
vulvodynia / provoked vestibulodynia), rapid or delayed ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, and anorgasmia.
If you think you may have
vulvodynia or pelvic floor problems, look for a vulvar - pain specialist or a urogynecologist specializing
in pelvic floor disorders.