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Vulvovaginal atrophy, [1] vaginal atrophy, [1] genitourinary syndrome of menopause, [1] estrogen deficient vaginitis [2] Normal vaginal mucosa (left) versus vaginal atrophy (right) Specialty: Gynecology: Symptoms: Pain with sex, vaginal itchiness or dryness, an urge to urinate [1] Complications: Urinary tract infections [1] Duration: Long term ...
Vaginal stenosis is an abnormal condition in which the vagina becomes narrower and shorter due to the formation of fibrous tissue. [1] [2] Vaginal stenosis can contribute to sexual dysfunction, dyspareunia and make pelvic exams difficult and painful. [1]
Tight muscles can even contribute to and cause pain in the posterior area of the vestibule. People with hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction may experience urinary symptoms like urgency and/or symptoms like constipation, rectal fissures, hip pain, and/or lower back pain. [10] Pain extending outside of the vulvar vestibule may have other sources.
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects the vulvar area and occurs without an identifiable cause. [1] Symptoms typically include a feeling of burning or irritation. [2] It has been established by the ISSVD that for the diagnosis to be made symptoms must last at least three months. [3]
Transvaginal mesh (TVM) has a greater risk of bladder injury and of needing repeat surgery for stress urinary incontinence or mesh exposure. [17] The use of a TVM in treating vaginal prolapses is associated with severe side effects including organ perforation, infection, and pain. Safety and efficacy of many newer meshes is unknown. [16]
The following signs or symptoms may indicate the presence of infection: [9] Irritation or itching of the genital area; inflammation (irritation, redness, and swelling caused by the presence of extra immune cells) of the labia majora, labia minora, or perineal area; vaginal discharge; foul vaginal odor [10] pain/irritation with sexual intercourse
The appearance and presence of vaginal rugae change over the life span of females and are associated with hormonal cycles, estrogens, childbirth, puberty and menopause.. During gynecological examination of prepubescent girls, rugae can be visualized.
The person may have no symptoms, or local symptomatology including itching, burning, and pain. The diagnosis is always based on a careful inspection and a targeted biopsy of a visible vulvar lesion. The type and distribution of lesions varies among the two different types of VIN.