His and Her Health

Hello Doctor:<P>I was wondering if vestibulitis could be caused through vulva trauma such as a mediolateral episiotomy?? I have a red swollen area right next to the scar tissue and thought that maybe that could have started it?? I have gone to a specialist who diagnosed it as vulvar vestibulitis. I also had chronic yeast syndrome for 2 years which was cured by sporanox, yeast-free diet and herbs through a homeopathic doctor, which worked 100% Any input would be appreciated.<P>Thank you,<P>Anne-Marie

Most vulvar specialist believe that vestibulitis is caused by an allergic reaction (often to yeast medications), not from trauma. However, you can get growth of a "ball of nerves" called a neuroma at the site of an incision (from an episiotomy). Neuromas are often very painful.<P>Dr. Goldstein <P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by julie080402:<BR><B>Hello Doctor:<P>I was wondering if vestibulitis could be caused through vulva trauma such as a mediolateral episiotomy?? I have a red swollen area right next to the scar tissue and thought that maybe that could have started it?? I have gone to a specialist who diagnosed it as vulvar vestibulitis. I also had chronic yeast syndrome for 2 years which was cured by sporanox, yeast-free diet and herbs through a homeopathic doctor, which worked 100% Any input would be appreciated.<P>Thank you,<P>Anne-Marie</B></font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><P>------------------<BR>Andrew T. Goldstein<BR>Director, The Center For Vulvovaginal Disorders