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Genital Pain Female Evaluation
The evaluation of vaginal pain begins with a history and physical exam, including a pelvic exam. 
Physical findings in a woman with vaginal pain may include:
- Vaginal discharge
- Vaginal redness
- Genital sores
- Genital swelling
- Swollen glands in the groin
- Vaginal atrophy:
- Shrinking of the vagina
- Occurs during menopause
Tests that may be used to evaluate vaginal pain include:
- Blood estrogen levels:
- During menopause
- Vulvar biopsy
- Gonorrhea testing
- Chlamydia testing
- Genital herpes testing
- Human papilloma virus testing
- HIV testing
- Tests for parasites:
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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2011 References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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