What is vulvar vestibulitis?
Vulvar vestibulitis is localized vulvodynia in the vestibular region (the entry point into the vagina). It is characterized by redness and chronic recurrent pain in this area.
How do members experience vulvar vestibulitis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vulvar vestibulitis*
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Skin sensitive to touch
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Nothing reported yet
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Burning sensation
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Nothing reported yet
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Muscle tension
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Decreased sex drive (libido)
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for vulvar vestibulitis*
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Who has vulvar vestibulitis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 15 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 8 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 53 |
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