The evaluation of vulvodynia begins with a history and physical exam, including a pelvic exam.

Physical findings in a woman with vulvodynia 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 vulvodynia include:

• Blood estrogen levels:
• During menopause
• Vulvar biopsy
• Gonorrhea testing
• Chlamydia testing
• Genital herpes testing
• Human papilloma virus testing
• HIV testing
• Tests for parasites:
• Pubic lice
• Trichomonas vaginitis
• Pinworms

For more information:

• Bartholin's cyst evaluation
• Genital sores evaluation
• Herpes genitalis evaluation
• Urethral syndrome evaluation
• Urinary tract infection evaluation
• Vaginal foreign body evaluation
• Vaginal injury evaluation
• Vaginal prolapse evaluation
• Vaginitis evaluation
• Venereal disease evaluation