Vulvar Disorders

The vulva is the external part of a woman’s genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include

• Bacterial or fungal infections
• Skin problems due to allergy
• Vulvar cancer
• Vulvodynia, also referred to as "pain down there" or "feminine pain"

Symptoms may include redness, itching, pain, or cracks in the skin. Treatment depends on the cause.

External Resources

Yahoo! Groups : Vulvar Disorders - Online support group that allows communication among women who suffer from vulvar vestibulitis, vulvodynia, lichen sclerosis, vaginitis, and other vulvar disorders.

Vulvar Health Awareness Campaign - Provides information about disorders, self-exams and self-care tips. Disorders that are included are: vulvodynia, lichen sclerosus, cancer and vulvar varicose veins.

Vulvodynia Information Web Portal - Information about vulvodynia, chronic vulvar pain, and related disorders. Medical journal article bibliography, full-text articles, web links, support group listing, and other resources available.

Lichen Sclerosus Information Center - Provides a detailed summary of this vulvar or penile disorder, including current remedies, possible causes, and case histories of actual sufferers.

Yahoo! Groups: V Support - Features a support group for women with vulvar disorders and information related to vulvar pain, discomfort or itching. Includes joining instructions.

Gynecology - Provides comprehensive care for children and teenagers in all areas of gynecology and reproductive health, including vaginal infections, abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, ovarian problems, adolescent endometriosis, congenital anomalies of the reproductive system, vulvar disorders, contraceptive issues in teenagers, evaluation of abnormal pap tests, and gynecological problems in teenagers with medical or surgical illness and in developmentally challenged individuals.

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