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I know a doctor who is a very good man who has been helping ME patients for many years.
He has a question. How common is Vulvodynia in MEcfs patients ?
Vulvodynia on Wikipedia.
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He has a question. How common is Vulvodynia in MEcfs patients ?
Vulvodynia on Wikipedia.
Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause.[1] Symptoms typically include a feeling of burning or irritation.[2] It has been established by the ISSVD that for the diagnosis to be made symptoms must last at least 3 months.[3]
The exact cause is unknown but is believed to involve a number of factors, including genetics, immunology, and possibly diet.[2] Diagnosis is by ruling out other possible causes.[2] This may or may not include a biopsy of the area.[2]
Treatment may involve a number of different measures; however, none is universally effective, and the evidence to support their effectiveness is often poor.[2] Some of these measures include improved vulvar care, dietary changes, medications, counselling, and, if conservative treatment is not effective, surgery.[2] It is estimated to affect up to 16% of women.
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