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Painful Sex After Menopause: Causes and Solutions – The New York Times

January 16, 2024

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NVA Invites Proposals for Spring 2024 Vulvodynia Research Award

January 8, 2024

Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent is Friday, February 16, 2024
Deadline to Submit Application is Friday, April 12, 2024

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NVA is on Instagram

October 5, 2023

Please support the NVA by following us on Instagram, and sharing our page with your friends.

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New Study on Treatment of Dyspareunia in Postmenopausal Women

February 27, 2023

The NVA funded a study by vulvodynia specialist Martha Goetsch, M.D., on the treatment of dyspareunia in postmenopausal women.

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NVA Invites Proposals for Spring 2023 Vulvodynia Research Award

February 8, 2023

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

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Marinoff Vulvodynia Clinic Award

July 12, 2022

Deadline for submissions is September 23, 2022.

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NVA Invites Proposals for Summer 2022 Vulvodynia Research Award

April 19, 2022

Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent is Thursday, May 5, 2022
Deadline to Submit Application is Friday, June 24, 2022

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NVA Invites Proposals for Summer 2021 Vulvodynia Research Award

June 25, 2021

Deadline to Submit Letter of Intent is Monday, August 16, 2021.
Deadline to Submit Application is Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

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NVA Publishes Spring 2021 E-Newsletter

May 11, 2021

The NVA publishes articles on treatment and research to keep you informed about the latest vulvodynia research and clinical advances.

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Tight Lipped Podcast Episode 8 – Power In Numbers

May 7, 2021

For their latest podcast, they interviewed Phyllis Mate about NVA’s early years and its role in convincing the NIH to start funding vulvodynia research.

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The National Vulvodynia Association is a nonprofit organization that strives to improve women's lives through education, support, advocacy and research funding. The NVA is not a medical authority and strongly recommends that you consult your own health care provider regarding any course of treatment or medication.