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Coping and support

By Mayo Clinic staff

You may find it helpful to talk to other women who have vulvodynia. Talking to others with the condition can provide information and help relieve the isolation you may feel. If a support group isn't for you, ask your doctor for names of counselors in your area who are familiar with vulvodynia.

Lifestyle and home remedies
References
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  3. Self-help tips for vulvar skin care. National Vulvodynia Association. http://www.nva.org/Self_Help_Tips.html. Accessed May 23, 2011.
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