Understanding Vaginismus and Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Understanding Vaginismus & vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms and treatment options

Vaginismus and vulvodynia are two conditions that significantly impact a woman’s sexual health and overall well-being. These conditions can lead to pain, discomfort, and emotional distress, affecting both physical and mental health. We will explore the definitions, causes, symptoms, and treatment options for both vaginismus and vulvodynia, focusing on their role in pain during sex, […]

Addressing Vaginal Dryness: what you need and what products are legit.

Many women have vaginal dryness with menopause, when they are breastfeeding, or with long term oral contraceptive use.  There are a lot of products out there, claiming they can help.  Let’s break down the products and discuss which ones are reputable.  All of the options we will discuss are over the counter products and they […]

Pelvic Pain in teens and young women: is hymenectomy the answer?

The hymen is a thin tissue that lines and sometimes covers the vaginal opening in females.  This tissue varies in thickness, shape and elasticity between women.  Having an opening in the hymen is critical for the menstrual flow.  An imperforate hymen is the term used to describe the vaginal opening being covered by the hymen.  […]

Lichen Sclerosus (Like in Skler O Sus): What?

Itching “down there” is a common complaint but one that we shouldn’t ignore.  When we talk to our patients about itching, many have been treated for recurrent yeast infections for years but continue to have itching.  This is always a red flag that something else may be going on.  Something that we see in pelvic […]

Pudendal neuralgia: pain along the pudendal nerve

Pelvic pain can be challenging to figure out.  It can be embarrassing to talk about.  It can effect the most personal parts of our lives including sexual function, bowel and bladder symptoms.  This pain can become a wedge in relationships with partners.  Often, providers aren’t sure what’s going on either or who to refer to […]