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(The doctor who removed my sex organs, sent me a certified letter dismissing me as a patient and had me view graphic vaginal photos on a web site called, ourgyn, and told me I had Vulvodynia, and that the "klebsiella pneumonia", wound infection, was caused by sexual partners, or my partners, partners)
In Defense of the Hysterectomy aka TBTAM 2007
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Vulvodynia is a chronic burning or stinging sensation in and around the vagina, which makes any kind of penetration, including entrance by finger, tampon, speculum, or penis, acutely painful.
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective 2005
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The National Vulvodynia Association can help you find referrals to clinicians as well as connect you to support groups of women with vulvodynia in your area see “Resources”.
OUR BODIES, OURSELVES The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective 2005
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A: Interestingly, it actually got a mention on "Sex and the City" and the National Vulvodynia Association was pretty upset about it because it was portrayed as being a very fleeting condition, but actually it can be very chronic and last for many years.
FOXNews.com 2011
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Vulvodynia actually just means pain in the vulval area.
FOXNews.com 2011
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Vulvodynia refers to pain in the external genital area that can either be chronic or arise from contact, including sex, tampon insertion or exercise that puts pressure on the area, like bike riding.
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Nymphomania should also not be confused with Vulvodynia, as practiced by the ancient Greek physician Soranus.
The L Magazine - New York City's Local Event and Arts & Culture Guide 2010
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Nymphomania should also not be confused with Vulvodynia, as practiced by the ancient Greek physician Soranus.
The L Magazine - New York City's Local Event and Arts & Culture Guide 2010
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Vulvodynia is especially difficult to diagnose because there are almost no physical signs of illness or infection and doctors have to rely on patients 'descriptions of the symptoms.
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Vulvodynia is often mistaken for yeast or bacterial infections or as a sexually transmitted infection or disease.
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