What is vulvodynia?

Vulvodynia is a complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulvar pain or localized burning sensations in the vestibule area when pressure is applied. Treatment is directed towards alleviating symptoms

How do members experience vulvodynia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vulvodynia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for vulvodynia*

Who has vulvodynia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 12
30s 41
40s 37
50s 41
60s 33
70+ 23

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 186