This study evaluates acupuncture for the treatment of vulvodynia; specifically if it reduces vulvar pain and pain with intercourse. It also examines how long the effect of acupuncture lasts in women with vulvodynia. Half of the women will receive acupuncture and the other half will receive placebo acupuncture. Women who get a reduction in pain will monitor there pain once a week for up to 12 weeks to see how long the acupuncture effect lasts.
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Average Pain Intensity Will be Measured With the Pain Intensity Numbers Scale (PINS).
Timeframe: baseline and after the 10th acupuncture treatment week 5