![]() ![]() It's estimated that around 15 per cent of women will experience the condition in their lifetime, and it can make things like sex, inserting a tampon, wiping the vulva with toilet paper and sitting down for prolonged periods difficult. Vulvodynia is a complex pain syndrome, characterised by burning and discomfort in the vulva - which includes the labia, clitoris, vaginal opening, and the opening to the urethra - that can't be linked to a specific cause and lasts at least three months. ![]() The causes of dyspareunia are vast and varied, but Dr Elias believes it's important women are aware of two common conditions that can be overlooked by doctors and patients: vulvodynia and vaginismus. ![]() ![]() Too many people are 'slipping through the cracks' "There is not enough knowledge and understanding and discussion about women's sexuality, and especially the importance of pleasure and enjoyment," Dr Elias says. ![]()
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