Colposcopy is an exam of the genital area that uses a special magnifying glass. If you have a biopsy, your genital area is numbed with a painkiller, and a small piece of tissue is taken to be looked at with a microscope. The treatment depends on the cause of your vulvodynia. Some types of vulvar pain get better with creams or pills made to treat yeast infections. Sometimes the pain goes away if you use creams that contain estrogen or cortisone, but cortisone cream isn't good to use for long periods of time.
Some antidepressant medicines can help nerve pain and irritation.
Other treatments that may help include interferon injections, laser therapy or surgery. Muscle spasms in your pelvic area can also make vulvar pain worse. If you decide to try one of these treatments, look for a therapist trained in women's health. With practice, you can learn to relax your pelvic muscles with exercises you do at home. Some of the following steps may help ease your symptoms.