Symptoms of vulvodynia

The main symptom of vulvodynia is persistent pain in and around the vulva.The vulva usually looks normal. The pain may be: a burning, stinging or sore sensation triggered by touch, such as during sex or when inserting a tampon constantly in the background and can be worse when sitting limited to part of the vulva, such as the opening of the vagina more widespread sometimes it can spread to the buttocks and inner thighs Some women also have problems such as Vaginismus (where the muscles around the vagina tighten involuntarily), interstitial cystitis (a painful bladder condition), painful periods and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) . Having chronic pain can also affect relationships, reduce sex drive , and cause low mood and depression . Pain in the genital area is often difficult to talk about with friends and it's not uncommon to feel isolated.