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Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome (VVS)

Q. What are the symptoms of vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. How is the diagnosis of vestibulodynia (VVS)made?Q. What are the other causes of vulvar pain and burning that must be excluded before making the diagnosis of vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. What causes vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Are there any other conditions associated with vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. How is vestibulodynia (VVS) treated?Q. Are there any lubricants that I can use to make sexual intercourse more comfortable?Q. If vulvar care measures do not cure my vestibulodynia (VVS) are there any local treatments that I can use?Q. If topical therapy does not work, what is the next step in the treatment of vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Which antidepressants are used to treat vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Which antiseizure medications are used to treat vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Is there a role for Biofeedback and Physical Therapy in the treatment of vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Can injections directly into the painful area help relieve pain from vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Is there a role for low oxalate diet with calcium citrate supplementation in the treatment of vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Can surgery help treat vestibulodynia (VVS)?Q. Are there any other sexual problems associated with vestibulodynia (VVS)?

Can injections directly into the painful area help relieve pain from vestibulodynia (VVS)?

Generally speaking, steroid creams do not help women with vestibulodynia, although occasionally, a trigger point injection of steroids and a local anesthetic may be beneficial for some women with vestibulodynia. Generally, the injections are given once a month and patients do not tolerate more than 3 or 4 injections. However the amount of steroids used each month must be limited.

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