Division of Gynecology
The Division of Gynecology, part of the OB/GYN Department, offers exceptional patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Vulvar Care
Comprehensive care for conditions related to the vulva
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Specialized Care for Vulvar Conditions
The Vulvar Clinic at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for conditions related to the vulva, or external genitalia. These include chronic (long-term) yeast infections, vaginitis, labial atrophy, pain during intercourse and more.
Some vulvar disorders can be difficult to diagnose. Therefore, it’s important to see a gynecologist who has extra training in this specialty.
We offer appointments in the Vulvar Clinic on two Monday afternoons per month, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Speak with your gynecologist about an evaluation in our clinic, or contact us to schedule an appointment.
Conditions We Treat
Our vulvar specialists deliver individualized care for all types of vulvar conditions, including chronic or unusual conditions. We treat these and other conditions:
- Chronic skin conditions:
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (small, painful lumps)
- Lichen planus (swelling and irritation in purplish, red patches)
- Lichen sclerosus (thin, white patches)
- Lichen simplex chronicus (chronic itching)
- Vulvar psoriasis (red patches)
- Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis, which causes yellowish discharge, swelling and discomfort
- Genital warts
- Post-menopausal vulvar pain
- Recurrent bacterial or yeast infections
- Recurrent cysts in the Bartholin’s gland
- Vaginismus, a muscle spasm in pelvic floor muscles
- Vulvar/labial atrophy or post-menopausal atrophy (thinning and dryness)
- Vulvar pain with intercourse
- Vulvar ulcers
- Vulvodynia or vestibulodynia, which causes chronic pain unrelated to an infection
- Vulvar low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) or high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HSIL), which are precancerous cells of the vulva
Multidisciplinary Care
Division of Gynecology providers lead the Vulvar Clinic. Other members of the team include a dedicated nursing team, pelvic floor therapists and experts from BIDMC’s Center for Intimate Health and Wellness.
We offer you holistic, advanced treatment for vulvar conditions. These treatments include integrative care in addition to non-surgical, non-hormonal vaginal resurfacing treatments. Our team will work with you to put together a treatment plan that’s best suited for you.
Additional Services
Your gynecologist works with providers throughout the BIDMC care network to ensure that you receive comprehensive care. Explore other providers who may be involved in your care.
