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Sister Mary Ann. The gynecologist diagnosed me with vulvodynia, explaining that it was a chronic condition that could be managed but not cured. He gave me lidocaine to numb the area and a brochure to the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA). I read that the NVA was founded by five vulvodynia patients, called for more information and have been a member for the past two years.
The National Vulvodynia Association is pleased to release a recently published article featuring NVA President, Phyllis Mate, and highlighting the NVA's many achievements since 1994 in supporting women with chronic vulvar pain.
Betsy Foxman PhD, a professor and director at the Center for Molecular and Clinical Epidemiology of Infectious Disease, was awarded an NVA research grant for a study on Molecular Microbial Markers and Vulvodynia.
Below are a few highlights: Recent Advances in Understanding Provoked Vestibulodynia By Ahinoam Lev-Sagie, M.D., and Steven S. Witkin. Ph.D.; Pelvic Floor Assessment in Women with Vulvodynia By Stephanie Prendergast, M.P.T.
