And V is for…
Vulvodynia: Women who have pain in the vulva, the external female genitalia, experience vulvodynia. This pain can beirritation or it can be sharp and burning. The pain can be referred– or felt elsewhere in the pelvic region as well. Here are some sites that can help explain what vulvodynia is:

National Vulvodynia Association
Vulval Pain Society
MayoClinic.com

Vasculitis: The simple explanation is that vasculitis is the inflammation of the blood vessels; the more complicated explanation is that this illness can cause pain but doctors don’t know why and don’t know what causes it. The pain can come from direct damage to …read more