If your vulvar pain increases during your menstrual period, it may be due to the products you use. I order from Moonflower Pads. I shopped around and they are the cheapest and possibly the best. There are no exposed seams so they won't irritate sensitive vulvar skin. 3, Box 560 Elgin, TX 78621.
All chronic disorders take an emotional toll.
Be extremely careful in choosing doctors, physical therapists, or any health care provider. Don't go back to anyone who doesn't listen to you or hurts you during treatment. Body work done incorrectly can cause flares that last for weeks. You must be your own advocate as well as an expert on your condition. Don't talk about your condition with people who aren't sympathetic or who minimize its severity.