In that infamous Sex and the scene of the cityCharlotte visits the gynecologist and receives a diagnosis that “vagina is depression”.
“I have a whole file of women with all the same symptoms, itching, stinging, burning, it could be a vulva,” says her non -conscientious gynecologist, having confirmed that it is not a dough infection and not a serious condition.
“She’s mostly uncomfortable,” she says, moving on to prescribe a light antidepressant.
“But I’m not depressed,” Charlotte exclaims, intense.
“It’s not for you. It’s for your vagina.”
Very few scenes in pop culture had such a huge impact on millennial women in the way they see their bosom. The scene asks more questions than it answers: Can Vaginas testify? Do antidepressants need? Is it something I have to worry about?
If you have such burning questions (though we hope not because of a hot vagina like Charlotte), read to get some answers about Vulvodynia, just what was happening in this scene and some natural ways to accelerate a so -called “depressing” trick.
The simple answer is no
Depression is a kind of mood disorder that affects the way one goes through their daily lives, and while your vagina may feel like a whole other creature sometimes (especially during this time of the month), it is not a person, so it cannot technically “depress”. However, the fluctuations of mental health such as anxiety, anxiety and depression can affect blood flow in the vagina and cause symptoms such as vaginal dryness and sexual dysfunction. On the other hand, sexual dysfunction or pelvic pain can also affect your mood and possibly cause depression, especially if you have a history of the disorder. If you have these symptoms, you should talk to the healthcare provider.
The closest thing to a “depressed trick” is what Charlotte’s gynecologist says in the show – a situation known as Vulvodynia. Ob-gyns do I often prescribe lightweight antidepressants for the treatment of vigorously because it can reduce pelvic pain caused by the condition. This particular sex and episode of the city, where Charlotte’s ob-Gyn predicted the antidepressants of the “vagina” to help with its pelvic pain clearly stuck with a generation of women, perhaps because chronic pain can be the result of Although both are not always related.
But … you could have a vulva
As mentioned above, the symptoms that Charlotte is experiencing correspondence with a situation called vulvodynia. Vulva It is a condition where the patient is experiencing long -term discomfort or pain around the vulva (the outer part of the female genitals) for at least three months without a specific cause. For some sufferers, Vulvodynia can be so severe that it is too uncomfortable having sex or even sit down for long periods of time. Patients often describe pain as:
- Irritation
- Combustion
- Rawness
- Biting
- Pain
- Sharp, pains
- Painful
- Swelling
- Throbbing
Irritation and combustion may cause patients such as Charlotte to confuse vulvodynia with dough infections, although the condition is not caused by bacteria, infection and also cannot be sexually transmitted. Sometimes the disorder can take years.
Symptoms And their intensity varies from person to person-some people may be in constant pain and others can only experience occasional flames when the vulva is stimulated. Most of the time, the vulva does not appear other than normal, although sometimes the tissue of the vulva may seem slightly swollen or inflammatory.
Vulvodynia usually comes in two species: a generalized vulva, which is when you feel pain throughout the vulva area and locally located, which is when the pain flashes in a particular area, such as opening the vagina. The localized vulva is more common than the generalized vulva.
If you experience pain in your vulva, it is important to consult a healthcare provider such as the gynecologist who can check if there is another therapeutic underlying condition that causes your pain. Some common conditions that can cause vaginal pain include:
- Std like herpes
- An active bacterial or yeast infection
- Vulva increases
- An inflammatory condition of the skin, possibly worsening by pubic hair care or products
- Genital Menopause Syndrome
Masturbation can help
While Vulvodynia is not still completely understandable, it can be aggravated by psychological factors such as stress. In addition, they are common for women who have vulva “press through pain” and continue having sex, which can aggravate symptoms and cause reflective tension during sex. Treatment options For vulvodynia include:
- Pelvic floor exercises for “re -education” of brain and muscles
- Cognitive behavioral treatment
- Electrical stimulation
- Medicines such as hormonal creams, antidepressants, inhibitors and anesthetics
One way to help both you and your vagina feel better is masturbation. Masturbation It can also help relieve tension and help you reappear how your vagina works. In addition, it releases endorphins and other hormones that cause pleasure and other hormones in the body that helps with relaxation. Orgasms can act as natural painkillers and a recent study published in the journal of Sexual Medicine found positive correlations between masturbation and the management of the vulva pain.
