By the way, doctor: What can I do about vulvodynia?
The condition can be frustrating for both patient and clinician. Discomfort is obvious, but there may be no physical signs apart from mild redness. Women with vulvodynia often can’t tolerate being touched with a Q tip near the vaginal opening. Until recently, vulvodynia was thought to be rare, but studies now suggest that 3% to 15% of women have the disorder at any given time.
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