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Related terms:
pruritus vulvae
vulvar disease
vulva neoplasm
Disease or Syndrome
vulvodynia
Subclass of:
Vulvar Diseases
Definitions related to vulvodynia:
  • Complex pain syndrome with unknown etiology, characterized by constant or intermittent generalized vulva pain (Generalized vulvodynia) or localized burning sensations in the VESTIBULE area when pressure is applied (Vestibulodynia, or Vulvar Vestibulitis Syndrome). Typically, vulvar tissue with vulvodynia appears normal without infection or skin disease. Vulvodynia impacts negatively on a woman's quality of life as it interferes with sexual and daily activities.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Pain in the vulva that may or may not be brought on by touch or pressure.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • Vulvodynia (vul-voe-DIN-e-uh) is chronic pain or discomfort around the opening of your vagina (vulva) for which there's no identifiable cause and which lasts at least three months. The pain, burning or irritation associated with vulvodynia can make you so uncomfortable that sitting for long periods or having sex becomes unthinkable. The...
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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