Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause. Symptoms typically include a feeling of burning or irritation, and diagnosis requires that symptoms last at least three months. The precise cause remains unclear, but nerve fiber abnormalities, hormonal imbalances, inflammation, and muscular dysfunction likely contribute, and a common trigger is a severe yeast infection that leaves persistent pain even after the infection resolves.