Feminine Pain: NIH Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Vulvodynia, a Painful Disorder Affecting Many Women

Feminine Pain: NIH Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of Vulvodynia, a Painful Disorder Affecting Many Women: "Vulvodynia, also referred to as 'the pain down there' or 'feminine pain,' is chronic discomfort or pain of the vulva, which is the area around the outside of the vagina. It is a persistent condition for which there is no apparent cause and no single effective treatment. Vulvodynia can have stressful effects on every day life and relationships. A lack of sufficient consumer and health care provider information may contribute to a delayed diagnosis and the ultimate long-term suffering of vulvodynia patients"