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The external part of the female genitals is called u201cthe vulvau201d, and in simple words, it can be defined as the group of organs which are outside of the body.
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Vulvar Pain symptoms, CAUSES & treatment
What is Vulva • The external part of the female genitals is called “the vulva”, and in simple words, it can be defined as the group of organs which are outside of the body. It has many structures, and each of them has a specific function: • Mons pubis: This part is mainly formed of tissues located on the pubic bones, and it gets covered in pubic hair, when the girl hits puberty. • Clitoris: It is formed of tissue, which is extremely sensitive to arousal or stimulation, as it has a lot of nerve endings. It is located at the top of the vulva. • Urethral opening: It is located directly under the clitoris, and it is the small hole responsible for throwing urine out of the human body.
What is Vulva • Vaginal opening: The vaginal opening is located below the urethral opening, and it is a muscular tube, extending all the way to the internal parts of the reproductive system. It is where intercourse happens, menstrual blood and hormonal discharge leave the body, and babies come out. • Labia: Also called “lips”, the labia are tissues of skin which surround the vaginal opening. The labia minora, also called inner labia, are the tissues located on the inside, and are connected to the vagina. The labia majora, also called outer labia, are the outside tissues, located under the mons pubis, and they are usually covered with pubic hair.
Symptoms of Vulvodynia The symptoms that can be felt are: • Pain when sitting down. • Burning or stinging sensation in the area. • A feeling of irritation and itching. • Aching sensation while having sex or inserting a tampon. • Pain from wearing tight pants or underwear. • A tightening of the muscles surrounding the vagina. • Pain spreading all through the entire reproductive system and the anus
What are the different causes that could lead to vulvodynia? Ongoing research is being done in order to identify some of its causes, and scientists came up with the following reasons: • Trauma or injury to the nerve that leads to the vulva. • Inflammation due to hereditary factors. • Muscle spasm and weakness. • Alteration in the hormones. • A hypersensitivity to yeast. • Inability to fight infections. • Allergies and sensitivity. • Sexual abuse.
What are the treatments of vulvodynia? • Pain relieving medications: Gynecologists might prescribe some of the known painkillers (the ones taken to reduce chronic pain) in order to relieve the ache. There are many types that could be given, depending on the situation of each woman. • Topical medications: These types of medications are not taken orally; they are used to treat the exact spot of the pain. They could be hormonal creams, which are applied to tighten the muscles of the vulva, or anesthetic creams, which are applied to relieve the pain, especially prior to intercourse. • Pelvic floor muscle therapy: For women with muscle spasm, this type of therapy is ideal to treat its exact cause. It is mainly aimed at massaging the muscles, mobilizing tissues, exercising, and more. Also, the insertion of the machine shown in the picture is effective in the rehabilitation of the muscles. • Neurostimulation: This method is used when all other treatments fail to solve the problem. A small pump is inserted into the vulvar area, sending low signals to the nerves, which act like substitutes for the sensation of pain. • Surgery: Surgery is recommended in advanced cases, when women suffer from dangerous problems in the vaginal area. In the most common surgeries, either a small tissue from the vulvar area is removed, or the vestibule is removed.
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