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Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional
Do any tests need to be done to diagnose why I have pain? What conditions do you need to rule out before you can make a correct diagnosis of vulvodynia? What topical or oral medications can you prescribe that will relieve my pain? What are the side effects? Are there nondrug, nonsurgical therapies that can reduce my pain and improve my condition? When can I expect the pain to subside? What can I do to cope with the pain and continue to lead an active lifestyle? What steps should I take to reduce vulvar irritation? What should I tell my partner about my condition? Are there support groups in this area for vulvodynia? Where can I get more information?
This content was produced with support from the Office of Research on Women's Health, National Institutes of Health, as part of the Vulvodynia Awareness Campaign.
Create Date: 10/24/07
Date Last Updated: 10/24/07
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