Vaginal Yeast Infection And Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is most often linked to vaginal yeast infection and is described as chronic vulvar discomfort characterized by sensations of burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness. Typically physical signs are quite subtle or absent altogether. Because of this absence most women are told it is "all in their head". Adding to this insult is the fact that vulvodynia is often a factor in dyspareunia, the medical term for painful intercourse.

Symptoms can range from very mild to quite severe. Hypersensitivity along the edge of the small labia is common and can make walking very uncomfortable. Some women cannot wear underwear because of the pain of the underwear touching their pubic hair. Other women complain of burning pain across the pubic line, shooting pain through the buttocks or thighs, and stabbing pains into the vagina.

Not all cases though are linked to yeast infection or chronic candidiasis. But many physicians who specialize in women’s health issues say chronic and vaginal yeast infection is almost always a factor, and when treated often results in significant clinical improvement.

An article published in 1992 by Dr. Marilynne McKay said, "Bacterial, fungal, and viral infections should all be considered in this area, occurring as either primary or secondary problems. Candida is by far the most important infectious agent to consider in evaluation of patients with vulvodynia."

She went on to say that she treats all her patients for fungus for four to six months and has found it is quite effective for relieving this very painful condition.

Vulvodynia can also be caused by excessive oxalate in the urine. Oxalate is known to cause pain when it comes in contact with nerve endings and is produced in the body during normal metabolism. Other causes seem to be unknown, but from my educated stand point when you say "unknown", I think fungus and its mycotoxins. There are over 400 known fungus's that can affect the human body, not just candida that has many different strains. When patients are treated for fungal disease, a large percentage do show improvement, or do get well.

Score yourself on the yeast infection questionnaire and take spit test to see if you have parasites and a yeast infection or not. If you do, treat the infection accordingly. If you don't, please see your doctor or call the National Vulvodynia Association for help at: 1-301-299-0775.

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