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The website - www.allheadlinenews.com just published an article from Christin Veasley of the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA). People have a lot of misconceptions about vulvodynia, according to the article. To quote the article: “The cause is not associated to sex, the NVA says, but rather an injury to, or irritation of, the nerves that innervate the vulva; infection or trauma in the vulva; genetic factors; hypersensitivity to yeast; or spasms of the muscles that support the pelvic organs.” They also say that vulvodynia is not caused by a sexually transmitted disease.

According to the article, MedicalNews Today recommended a number of self-care measures, such as avoiding tight-fitting garments. Click here to read the full article.