Amitriptyline for vulvodinia: what you need to know
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant normally prescribed in the treatment of various disorders of the mental and neurological spheres, which, generally employed at lower dosages, can have an important effect on neuropathic pain. “It is precisely because of this action that the drug can be used in cases of vulvodinia, a condition that is linked […]
Vulvar vestibulitis, the antechamber of vulvodinia?
Vulvar vestibulitis and vulvodinia, while both affecting the female intimate area, are two problems that should not be confused with each other. But they are in any case not so distant syndromes from each other. Vulvar vestibulitis, in fact, if not diagnosed and treated in time, becomes chronic, paving the way for vulvodinia. We discuss […]
Vaginal dryness, 10 mistakes not to make
Itching and burning in the vulvo-vaginal area are the main symptoms of vaginal dryness. An uncomfortable feeling of pressure in the genital area, discomfort on urination and some mild bleeding may also be added. But that’s not all. ” Vaginal dryness is also manifested by an increased susceptibility to inflammation due to an alteration in […]
4 questions about spermidine
In recent years, science has increasingly turned the spotlight on one particular molecule: spermidine. Indeed, this natural compound seems to have beneficial effects on the body, so much so that it has earned the title “longevity molecule.” But what exactly is spermidine and how can it affect the body’s health and well-being? We talked about […]
Vulvodynia: what absorbent methods during the cycle?
For all women, the choice of absorbent solutions to adopt during the cycle is a matter that is not as simple and not as straightforward as it might seem. “And it becomes even more so in the case of suffering from vulvodinia, a complex and disabling condition, unfortunately still often poorly considered and diagnosed with […]
Intimate external rhagades, what are they?
Burning and pain in the intimate area and slight bleeding that often alarms. “These are some of the signs that may indicate the presence of intimate fissures, also called vulvar fissures, which manifest as small lesions on the skin or mucous membranes of the external genitalia,” explains Dr. Alessandra Valerio, a specialist in gynecology and […]
Vaginal dryness, can it be prevented?
Intimate health is a fundamental part of female well-being. Yet there is still too much silence on the topic of vaginal dryness. “It is a disorder that affects millions of women but often remains in the shadows due to modesty, fear or misinformation,” comments Dr. Laura Mazzotta, M.D., a surgeon, specialist in Hygiene, Preventive Medicine […]
Stanford Protocol, what is it?
The Stanford Protocol is a therapeutic program developed in 2005 by David Wise, Ph.D., a psychologist and urologist Rodney U. Anderson, both of whom are active at Stanford University School of Medicine in Canada, to offer innovative support to people who have long suffered from pain in the pelvic area. Pelvic pain, often constant, at […]
Vulvodynia: how to reduce the fear of speculum
The gynecological examination for women suffering from vulvodinia is often an anxious time, especially when the professional uses the speculum. “In fact, it is necessary to start from the assumption that in the context of a pathology as complex as vulvodinia, which sees a disabling chronic pain condition, even the smallest tactile stimulus, such as […]
Neurogynecology, a new frontier in the study of female pain
Neurogynecology. A term few people are yet familiar with but one that is sure to soon gain a prominent place in the vocabulary of gender medicine. For it is a new discipline that opens a door to hope for many women who suffer from chronic pain in the genital and pelvic area. There are in […]