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Generally, diseases outlined within the ICD-10 codes N80-N98 within Chapter XIV: Diseases of the genitourinary system should be included in this category. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
The percentage of women affected is not entirely clear, but estimates range between 10-28%. [17] [5] Many other conditions that are not truly vulvodynia (diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes of vulvar pain) could be confused with it. Vulvar pain is a quite frequent complaint in women's health clinics.
Vaginal trauma can occur when something is inserted into the vagina, for example, a sharp object causing penetrating trauma. [1] Vaginal trauma can occur as a result of a painful sexual experience or sexual abuse. [2] Vaginal trauma can occur in children as a result of a straddle injury. Most of these, though distressing, are not serious injuries.
The pain can manifest in several ways, per OWH: very painful menstrual cramps, chronic pain in the lower back and pelvis, pain during or after sex, intestinal pain, and pain when you poop or pee.
The vaginal flora consists of those organisms which generally do not cause symptoms and is dominated mainly by Lactobacillus species. [13] Disruption of the normal flora can cause a vaginal yeast infection. Vaginal yeast infection can affect women of all ages and is very common. The yeast Candida albicans is the most common cause of vaginitis ...
Vaginal prolapse, otherwise known as pelvic organ prolapse, is when a person's vagina descends due to pelvic organ pressure or due to tissue injury and/or muscle weakness. [19] Some of the risk factors include previous pelvic surgeries as well as activities and conditions that increase intrabdominal pressure such as childbirth, obesity, and ...
The symptoms of vaginal thrush include vulval itching, vulval soreness and irritation, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse (superficial dyspareunia), pain or discomfort during urination and vaginal discharge, which is usually odourless. [10] Although the vaginal discharge associated with yeast infection is often described as thick and ...
Vaginismus is an involuntary tightening of the vagina, which makes everything from intimacy to Pap smears painful. ... “These days, I have pain-free sex, though sometimes entry takes time ...