Pain, Infection or Irritation
of the Vagina or Vulva

Vulvovaginal infections are easier to treat today with more accurate, rapid laboratory testing that has become available in the last few years.Often there is a component of unrecognized contact irritation from soaps or other hygeine products in cases of recurring infections. For established patients the office is set up to allow you to come without an appointment to provide a sample for testing. When the test results are returned ( generally the next busines day) the appropriate medication is sent to your pharmacy.

Pain in the vulva or the vaginal vestibule may be a referred pain along an injured nerve associated with back problems or hernias. The pain may be related to improper function of the nerves (Vestibulitis Syndrome or Vulvodynia).

Several newer medications can be very helpful and restore function including sexual intercourse.

Many of my patients have previously been told that the vaginal pain was " in your head" and "you need to drink a glass of wine and relax." This is another area where internet research can produce conflicting, confusing information.