Diagnosis of Vulvodynia

The diagnosis of this aliment can be a difficult one; many times it is done by eliminating other illnesses first. A physical examine will be conducted; including a careful examination of the vulvar and vagianal area. This is done to first rule out sexually transmitted diseases, infections or any other types of skin disorders. A swab of the area is done, and then the Q-tip test is often given. This is done to locate the area in which the pain is most severe. A biopsy of the area might also be done; a piece of the tissue is routinely removed from the area, and examined under the microscope. In some cases, a colonoscopy may also be done, in order to examine the vulva area.