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Suggest Tests To Treat Vulvodynia

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: I will be going for a consultation with a specialist for vulvodynia. What test should I ask for?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Cotton swab test. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Vulvodynia is a diagnosis of exclusion, a pain syndrome with no other identified cause. You can ask for Cotton swab testing to identify areas of localized pain and to classify the areas where there is mild, moderate, or severe pain. The vagina needs to be examined, and tests, including wet mount, vaginal pH, fungal culture, and Gram stain are needed. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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Suggest Tests To Treat Vulvodynia

Brief Answer: Cotton swab test. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Vulvodynia is a diagnosis of exclusion, a pain syndrome with no other identified cause. You can ask for Cotton swab testing to identify areas of localized pain and to classify the areas where there is mild, moderate, or severe pain. The vagina needs to be examined, and tests, including wet mount, vaginal pH, fungal culture, and Gram stain are needed. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal