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Karen S. After a period of 18 months, during which I visited six doctors, I was finally diagnosed with Vulvodynia last year. The doctor who diagnosed me recommended that I contact the NVA to connect with other vulvodynia patients. I don't know how I could have handled the ups and downs of trying so many different treatments without their support.
Seeking submissions of illustrations, essays, short stories, comics, artwork, poetry, etc that illuminate an experience with chronic vulvar and vaginal pain as well as pelvic floor dysfunction.
Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent is Friday, September 13, 2019 Deadline to Submit Application is Monday, December 2, 2019
Below are few highlights: Aspects of Vulvodynia from a Swedish Perspective By Nina Bohm-Starke, M.D., Ph.D., NVA's History of Patient Advocacy By Phyllis Mate, M.A., NVA Cofounder and President
