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What Causes Pain And Numbness Around The Vaginal Opening?
Question: Hi, I have a very personal question in regards to sex pain. I have a very high pain tolerance (broke my collar bone in 8th grade and did not flinch) I have always been able to tolerate it but recently (5-6 months) it has gotten worse. I looked up what it could be and nothing seems to fit. Lubercation is fine ect. Just around my enterance there is a odd pain almost numbing, then the overies. It is like a period cramp but 100 times worse. It is not a throbbing, just a steady ongoing pain. Please give me some insite?!
Thank you.
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Brief Answer:
vulvodynia may be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query carefully and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a condition known as Vulvodynia, A woman of any age, beginning in her teen years, may have vulvodynia.The exact cause of it is not known but is common in- Genetic factors that make the vulva respond poorly to chronic inflammation, History of sexual abuse, Frequent antibiotic use, Hormonal changes, Allergies or irritation to chemicals or other substances, Muscle spasm.
The most common symptoms of vulvodynia are-Burning, stinging, aching, soreness, throbbing, are itching. Do you have these?
A burning pain is the single most common symptom of vulvodynia. Do you have this?
You may feel the symptoms during activities such as exercise, intercourse, walking or even while at rest, while bicycling, inserting tampons, or even sitting.
Self-care and treatments for vulvodynia can help bring relief. There is not a single treatment but it involves sitz's bath, keagle exercises, drugs like lignocaine and in some resistant cases surgery may be required.
Hence, my suggestion is to visit a Gynaecologist for physical examination and further guidance.
If you have any other questions let me know.
Take care
vulvodynia may be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query carefully and understand your concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of a condition known as Vulvodynia, A woman of any age, beginning in her teen years, may have vulvodynia.The exact cause of it is not known but is common in- Genetic factors that make the vulva respond poorly to chronic inflammation, History of sexual abuse, Frequent antibiotic use, Hormonal changes, Allergies or irritation to chemicals or other substances, Muscle spasm.
The most common symptoms of vulvodynia are-Burning, stinging, aching, soreness, throbbing, are itching. Do you have these?
A burning pain is the single most common symptom of vulvodynia. Do you have this?
You may feel the symptoms during activities such as exercise, intercourse, walking or even while at rest, while bicycling, inserting tampons, or even sitting.
Self-care and treatments for vulvodynia can help bring relief. There is not a single treatment but it involves sitz's bath, keagle exercises, drugs like lignocaine and in some resistant cases surgery may be required.
Hence, my suggestion is to visit a Gynaecologist for physical examination and further guidance.
If you have any other questions let me know.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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