Vulvodynia and vaginismus: how to distinguish them?
There is a form of vulvodinia that can be mistaken for vaginismus, which is the fear of experiencing pain during penetration. This is vulvar vestibulitis or provoked vestibulitis, a specific variant of vulvodinia in which the pain is localized at the level of the vestibule, that is, the tissues located at the entrance to the […]
Vulvo-vaginal atrophy in menopause: how to counteract it?
Vulvo-vaginal atrophy in menopause is a complex condition that is part of a pathology, the genito-urinary syndrome, which includes several symptoms that are very common in menopause, in fact involving at least one in two women according to the most recent estimates Vulvo-vaginal atrophy in menopause: the symptoms “Symptoms ofvulvo-vaginal atrophy in menopause, which tend […]
Vaginal dryness: what remedies?
Vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness is a more widespread problem than people think. It is part of a more complex condition, vulvo-vaginal atrophy, and affects not only menopausal women but can affect, even temporarily, women of childbearing age as well. Although there are several therapeutic aids available, it is not always easy to find the most […]
Total hair removal? Can increase the risk of vulvodinia
The younger generation prefers total hair removal, even in intimate areas. Also called Hollywood or full brazilian hair removal, the removal of all hair from the pubic areas is now widespread among young people, who find the glabrous vulva more aesthetically attractive, but also more hygienic and healthy, influencing even the more mature age groups. […]
Vulvodynia: a study reveals what women experience
A study conducted at theUniversity of Milan-Bicocca and published in March 2025 in BMC Psychology delved into the experiences of women affected by vulvodinia through their own words, highlighting how this condition is not just a physical problem, but something that deeply affects femininity and all dimensions of women’s lives, from sociality to intimate relationships […]
Vulvodynia: the causes you don’t expect
When people talk about vulvodinia they tend to immediately think of a problem located in the intimate area. “This is not always the case,” explains Nicoletta Carai, a physiotherapist and osteopath, pelvic floor rehabilitator specializing in women’s intimate health and pelvic pain. “There are many indirect causes that can affect pelvic floor function and contribute […]
Vulvodynia, hydrodissection: a new therapy?
To act specifically on the neuropathic component of vulvodinia, a recent Taiwanese study tested the efficacy of a method, hydrodissection, already known and used in several medical fields. The aim was to try to relieve vulvar pain in a safe, minimally invasive way with long-lasting benefits. This confirms that research to find new therapeutic solutions […]
Lidocaine for vulvodinia: does it still make sense to use it?
The lidocaina is a drug that has long been used in various areas of medicine to reduce pain. In the form of a gel, cream or ointment, it can be applied directly to the affected area to relieve pain. For a long time, it has been one of the most widely used prescriptions by specialists […]
Vitamin B12 for pelvic pain: does it really give benefits?
Vitamin B12 can play a crucial role against chronic pelvic pain. This disorder is complex and multifactorial, possibly originating from gynecologic, urologic, or gastrointestinal problems. However, increasingly its neurological nature is being recognized, (as occurs in neuropatia del pudendo or vulvodinia with a strong neuropathic component). Here then is the term neuropathic pain. It is […]