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Provoked vestibulodynia care at UROGYN Woman Clinic

provoked vestibulodynia

Provoked Vestibulodynia

Pain triggered at the vulvar vestibule

Provoked vestibulodynia is pain triggered at the vestibule of the vulva.

There is no pain at rest, but even light stimulation (the slightest brush) brings discomfort. It is one of the main causes of painful sex, which leads to anorgasmia and sexless relationships. UROGYN Woman Clinic adjusts treatment to the intensity and pattern of your pain.

Why treating provoked vestibulodynia matters to us at UROGYN

Because it is one of the main causes of painful sex, which leads to anorgasmia and sexless relationships.

CHECKLIST

Provoked vestibulodynia may be the cause if

  • even foreplay is painful
  • pain makes penetration difficult or impossible

provoked vestibulodynia

Provoked vestibulodynia that gets in the way of vaginal orgasm

A cross-section diagram of the vulva, with the vestibule marked by a dotted lineVestibule

There is no pain at rest, but even light stimulation (the slightest brush) brings discomfort.

process

Treating provoked vestibulodynia

We adjust treatment to the intensity and pattern of your pain. Options range from a basic prescription (ointment) to injections and laser treatment. In some cases, surgery is also an option.

  1. Identifying the cause and your condition

    We identify the cause and assess your condition during a consultation

    • TYPE 1

      Hormone vaginal tablets

    • TYPE 2

      Vaginal collagen injection

    • TYPE 3

      Vaginal laser

    Treatment

    Treatment using the method each woman needs

  2. Aftercare

    Aftercare to reduce the chance of the pain returning

Frequently asked questions

What is provoked vestibulodynia?
Pain triggered at the vestibule of the vulva.
What are the typical symptoms?
There is no pain at rest, but even light stimulation (the slightest brush) brings discomfort.
How do I know if I might have provoked vestibulodynia?
It may be the cause if even foreplay is painful, or if pain makes penetration difficult or impossible.
Why is it important to treat provoked vestibulodynia?
Because it is one of the main causes of painful sex, which leads to anorgasmia and sexless relationships.
How is provoked vestibulodynia treated?
We adjust treatment to the intensity and pattern of your pain. Options range from a basic prescription (ointment) to injections and laser treatment. In some cases, surgery is also an option.
Can it be treated with surgery?
Yes, in some cases surgery is also an option.
What are the steps of treatment?
Step 1, identifying the cause and your condition: we identify the cause and assess your condition during a consultation. Step 2, treatment: using the method each woman needs. Step 3, aftercare: to reduce the chance of the pain returning.

Find the right approach for you Start with a consultation

One-to-one consultations by phone or KakaoTalk.

Mon–Fri 10:00~19:00 · Sat 10:00~16:00 (Lunch 13:00~14:00)

Before your surgery or procedure

Results and recovery times vary from person to person. Side effects such as swelling, bruising, pain, infection and pigmentation may occur at the treated area. We decide on the method only after a thorough consultation and examination. Please discuss the details with your doctor at your appointment.

Medically reviewed byObstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Kim Kwan-soo, Director