New Study on Treatment of Dyspareunia in Postmenopausal Women
The NVA funded a study by vulvodynia specialist Martha Goetsch, M.D., on the treatment of dyspareunia in postmenopausal women.
National Vulvodynia Association
Improving Women's Health through Education, Research, Support and Advocacy
Persistent vulvar pain affects women of all ages, including adolescents
View ongoing research studies that need participants with vulvodynia
Vulvodynia can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression
Vulvodynia is prevalent in all ethnic and racial groups
There are experts who can help!
Find a U.S. health care provider online. If you live outside of the U.S., please contact us for a list of providers. Providers who wish to join our referral list can do so here.
You Are Not Alone
Megan O. My story ends with a happy marriage, the birth of a beautiful baby, and no more vulvar pain! I believe that you can find a happy ending too. Please don’t accept that you have to suffer through sex. Every woman deserves a patient partner and a gradual physical therapy program that, little by little, helps you reach your goal. This is a real problem and there are real solutions out there. Don’t give up!
What NVA Can Offer You
For Patients:
- Learn about diagnosis and treatment in online tutorial
- Receive health care provider referral list
- Receive the latest treatment and research information via email
- Connect with one of our support contacts
- Read our self-help, pregnancy, and partner guides
For Health Professionals:
- Place your name on our referral list
- Use our popular online vulvodynia tutorial
- Receive the latest treatment and research information via email
- Receive current research abstracts via email
- Request complimentary patient brochures for your office
Featured Book
When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain
by Andrew Goldstein MD, Caroline Pukall PhD, Irwin Goldstein MD and Dr. Jill Krapf
For more than 20 years, the National Vulvodynia Association (NVA), a nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for women with chronic vulvar pain. Subtypes of vulvodynia include provoked vestibulodynia, generalized vulvodynia and clitorodynia. Many sufferers report vulvar burning and painful sexual intercourse. If you are a woman in pain, her concerned partner, or a health care provider who treats vulvodynia, the NVA - with our expert medical board - can assist you. Hundreds of women each year thank us for our incomparable educational materials and support services. Let us help you too.
What NVA Can Offer You
For Patients:
- Learn about diagnosis and treatment in online tutorial
- Receive health care provider referral list
- Receive the latest treatment and research information via email
- Connect with one of our support contacts
- Read our self-help, pregnancy, and partner guides
For Health Professionals:
- Place your name on our referral list
- Use our popular CME-accredited online tutorial
- Receive the latest treatment and research information via email
- Receive current research abstracts via email
- Request complimentary patient brochures for your office
News & Updates
NVA Invites Proposals for Spring 2023 Vulvodynia Research Award
NVA Invites Proposals for Spring 2023 Vulvodynia Research Award Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent is Monday, March 6, 2023 Deadline to Submit Application is Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Marinoff Vulvodynia Clinic Award
Deadline for submissions is September 23, 2022.