Vulvar and vaginal pain, with and without sexual intercourse, is not particular or specific to fibromyalgia. However, it is not talked about often enough and it can be very disruptive to a woman's life. I am chatting with Dr. Yasmin, a board Certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician who is specializing in intimate and sexual health of menopausal and postmenopausal women. SOme highlights: 5:20 - model of Dr. Yasmin's practice (both in office and virtual) 7:00 - the burden of pain in women with vulvodynia 9:13 - Dr. Yasmin's approach 12:52 causes of pain 14:10 approaches to treatment (hint: it may or may not involve injections!) 20:55 success rate of resolution of pain in Dr. Yasmin's hands 25:40 the switch of microphone and I answered some of Dr. Yasmin's questions :-) Dr. Yasmin can be found online at www.alraymd.com, IG at @dryaz.alraymd and FB at Alray Direct Gynecology and Intimate Health Center https://www.facebook.com/alraymd

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