Vulvodynia: what it is and the symptoms
How many times have we heard about Vulvodynia, but what does it mean?
Vulvar pain and burning, numbness and swelling in the vulvar area, especially during sexual intercourse or when touched: it is called vulvodynia and approximately 15% of Italian women suffer from it, from puberty to menopause, but especially during childbearing age.
This problem, for which there are various treatments and remedies, often leads to psychological consequences, creating anxiety and a sense of unease.
Causes of Vulvodynia
The causes of Vulvodynia can be different, from candidiasis to excessive compression caused by pants that are too tight.
Below we report the most important causes:
- Sometimes it is the result of episiotomies, biopsies, electrocautery
- Stress
- Candid
- Use of bicycle, exercise bike, spinning: the bike saddle could be a cause of Vulvodynia
- Equitation
- Use of unsuitable intimate cleansers
- Use of intimate cleansers and/or medicines with chemicals spread on the site
- Wearing pants that are too tight
Some medications prescribed to combat burning (for example, cortisone, soothing creams or vaginal lubricants) are often the trigger for Vulvodynia.
Herpaso Crema Gyn acts positively for well-being and is useful for prevention
In any case, the Italian pharmaceutical company A&RPharma, specialized in medical devices based on natural active ingredients, has developed a gel cream - Herpaso Gyn - for the treatment of external female intimate parts, which relieves discomfort, has antioxidant action (for the rejuvenation of the part) and is useful in the prevention of Candida infections.
The natural active ingredients of Herpaso Gyn:
- Zanthalene®: lipophilic solution extracted from the peels of the fruits of Zanthoxylum bungeanum; contains active lipophilic alkylamides, including alpha-hydroxy-sanshool, for a powerful and fast anti-itch, soothing and anti-irritant action.
- Hibiscus: the flower extract is rich in oligopeptides with antimicrobial, antioxidant, botox-like effect, anti-aging effect.
- Glycerin (lubricant),
- Allantoin: (effective skin protector)
- Trehalose (prolonged hydration)
- Hyaluronic acid (forms a protective film)
- Propanediol (improves skin texture and feel).
Herpaso Gyn why for Vulvodynia? It is not greasy, it is not occlusive and gives a pleasantly fresh effect.