Question

after three months of chronic burning, itching and painful intercourse, wanda hicks makes an appointment with her gynecologist. which term best describes wandas chronic condition?
a. vaginitis
b. vulvodynia
c. vulvitis
d. vaginismus

Explanation:

Vulvodynia is characterized by chronic vulvar pain, burning, and itching, often with pain during intercourse. Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina usually due to infection. Vulvitis is inflammation of the vulva. Vaginismus is an involuntary contraction of the pelvic - floor muscles that makes intercourse painful or impossible. Given Wanda's symptoms, vulvodynia is the best - fitting term.

Answer:

b. vulvodynia