Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis
Vulvodynia is defined as pain in the vulvar area, including the vestibular area. It may not be associated with any visible signs (redness) or discharge. Sometimes the “pain” is perceived as itching. When there are signs of inflammation (redness, swelling) or changes in discharge, this may be an indication of infection. However, this symptom complex may not respond to typical anti-fungal or anti-bacterial medications.
Links
Please be advised that the clinical articles below contain some graphic images
Chronic Vulvar Infections part 1 of 2
Chronic Vulvar Infections part 2 of 2
Vulvar-lichen-sclerosus-often-overlooked-in-women-of-reproductive-age
Yeast/Fungal
Biofilms
Biofilms-An-Underappreciated-Mechanism-of-Treatment-Failure-and-Recurrence-in-Vaginal-Infections
Biofilms and vulvovaginal candidiasis – PubMed.pdf
Biofilms-Survival-mechanisms-of-clinically-relevant-microorganisms
Hyaluronic Acid
What is hyaluronic acid and why would you put it in your vagina
Other Remedies
Xylitol for treatment of vaginal infections – Google Patents