The vulva is the outer part of the female genitals. It includes labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and opening of vagina or vestibule. Vulvodynia is the pain and discomfort in the vulva that lasts for three months or more.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- CAUSES OF VULVODYNIA
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF VULVODYNIA
- DIAGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- TREATMENTS FOR VULVODYNIA
- PROGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- COMPLICATIONS OF VULVODYNIA
- VULVODYNIA AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF VULVODYNIA
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF VULVODYNIA
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR VULVODYNIA
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR VULVODYNIA
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR VULVODYNIA
- HOME REMEDIES FOR VULVODYNIA
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR VULVODYNIA
- YOGA FOR VULVODYNIA
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- Throbbing pain
- Itching
- Burning pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Soreness
CAUSES OF VULVODYNIA
- Injuries
- Infections
- Irritants
- Allergy
- Hormonal changes
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF VULVODYNIA
The pathophysiology of vulvodynia is dependent on the causative factor. The vulvodynia due to infections may also transmit through sexual intercourse. Lymphocytic and neutrophilic inflammatory reactions are taking place. Falling in the level of hormones is the root cause of vulvodynia.
DIAGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- History taking
- Physical examination
- Laboratory investigations
- Hormonal assays to find out the estrogen level
TREATMENTS FOR VULVODYNIA
- Antibiotics for associated infections
- Topical medications like pain-relieving ointments
- Treatment for underlying pathology
PROGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- Prognosis is based on the cause of vulvodynia and the condition of the patient.
- The undiagnosed or untreated vulvodynia leads to complications
COMPLICATIONS OF VULVODYNIA
- Painful sexual intercourse may lead to sexual dysfunction
- Relationship problems
- Anxiety or depression
- Disturbed sleep
VULVODYNIA AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda,vulvodynia is managed based on the “yoni vyapat and apanavata chikilsa”
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES OF VULVODYNIA
- Excess vitiation of vata dosha
- Ununctuous foods
- Agantu factor – infection, injuries, irritants
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- Yoni sula – pain in the vulva
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS OF VULVODYNIA
Vulvodynia is considered an agantuja vyadhi, when it is caused by an infection etc. When the microorganism enters the body the doshas are vitiated, which further vitiates the rakta, mamsa dhatus and produces the symptoms. It can be also called “yoni sula”, here excess vitiation of vata dosha occur in the vulva.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF VULVODYNIA
- Yoni sula – vulvar pain
- Yoni kandu – itching
- Daha – burning sensation
- Maidhuna asahishnutha – painful sex
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS OF VULVODYNIA
- Sadya roga – symptoms are manageable with Ayurvedic medicines
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR VULVODYNIA
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT FOR VULVODYNIA
- Treatment for vitiated rakta and mamsa dhatu and vata dosha
- Triphala guggulu
- Madhusnuhi rasayana
- Pushyanuga churnam
- Asokarishtam
- Kanasatahwadi kashayam
- Musalikhadiradi kashaya
- Yoni pichu – with dhanwanthara taila, ksheerabala taila
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR VULVODYNIA
Internal administration
- Triphala guggulu
- Madhusnuhi rasayana
- Pushyanuga churnam
- Asokarishtam
- Kanasatahwadi kashayam
- Musalikhadiradi kashaya
HOME REMEDIES FOR VULVODYNIA
- Intake of appropriate quantity of water
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR VULVODYNIA
- Avoid food items that produce dosha imbalance like sour, acrid and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Proper hygiene
- Take proper rest.
- Consume a balanced diet
YOGA FOR VULVODYNIA
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayama – gets relief from irritations associated with vulvodynia and provide overall immunity
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