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If you have had burning, stinging, raw, or irritating pain in your vulva (the area outside the vagina) for at least 6 months, you may have a vulvar pain syndrome. The pain from these syndromes, which are also called vulvodynia, may come and go or may constantly be present; it may be triggered by touch or by trying to have sexual intercourse or insert a tampon. Although vulvar pain is distressing and can interfere with daily activities, it can be treated.
Unfortunately, there is not much quality research on vulvar pain, and it's not known how many women have the problem. Many vulvar pain treatments are based on what has worked for small numbers of women, rather than for women from large scientific studies.
Some women with vulvar pain feel that…