The Vulval Pain Society
Resources, practical advice and information for people living with vulval pain, families, healthcare providers and the wider public
What is the vulva?
What is the vulva, and how is it different from the vagina?
Vulvodynia and other vulval pain conditions
All about vulvodynia, vestibulodynia and other types of vulval pain.
Finding a vulval clinic
How to go about accessing an NHS vulval clinic to diagnose and treat vulval pain.
Get support
Looking for help for vulvodynia or vulval pain? This section shows the various ways to access treatment, plus lists of support groups and links to information and resources.
Personal experiences of vulvodynia
Read about patients' personal stories of vulvodynia and vestibulodynia.
Research
What do we know about vulvodynia and vulval pain? Find out about vulval pain research, past and present, including studies which are currently looking for participants.
Latest News & Events
Take part in a study on pelvic pain
Can you help us understand pelvic pain? Brunel University London are looking for people with or without a pelvic pain condition (e.g. endometriosis, IC/bladder pain syndrome, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, painful intercourse) to take part in a study on pelvic pain. Follow the link below for further details.
Join the VPS for our livestream 'Revolutionising GP Practice: A New Model for Enhancing Patient Care'
When:
Tuesday 10 September 2024, 6.30pm BST
Where:
On our Facebook page and YouTube channel
OUR GUEST: Dr Sheikh Mateen Ellahi, GP Partner, Trainer, and PCN Lead at Elm Tree Medical Centre, the highest-rated GP practice on Google in the UK.
WHAT IS BEING COVERED:
- The current challenges in accessing GPs
- The benefits and implementation of same-day care
- What sets Elm Tree Medical Centre apart from other practices
- How Elm Tree’s success can inspire and be replicated by other GP practices
