Re: Vulvodynia and pregnancy?

[Guest guest]

I've had it for years before I got married and I had 3 children.

The most difficult part is dealing with the pain, but I'm not sure if

it actually interferes with conception itself.

>

> I have vulvodynia and I am curious if anyone knows what are the

chances

> of getting pregnant with this condition and if so, how likely is it

> that a natural childbirth could happen? Thanks!

>

[Guest guest]

It does not interfere with conception, except to the extent one can or cannot have intercourse due to pain. Even then, you can have your partner ejaculate into a condom, draw up the sperm in a turkey baster, and inseminate yourself. Also, certain medications used for vulvodynia are unsafe to take while pregnant. That's why I decided to stop at 2 children. Good luck to you!

Re: Vulvodynia and pregnancy?

I've had it for years before I got married and I had 3 children.The most difficult part is dealing with the pain, but I'm not sure if it actually interferes with conception itself.>> I have vulvodynia and I am curious if anyone knows what are the chances > of getting pregnant with this condition and if so, how likely is it > that a natural childbirth could happen? Thanks!>

[Guest guest]

I have lichen planus, a vulvar disorder that causes irritation and

inflammation, atrophy of the vulva, and vaginal inflammation, and I

just had a totally natural vaginal childbirth 3 weeks ago. If I can do

it, anyone can! =)

Melinda