Answers for vulvar and vaginal pain
Dr. Yasmin specializes in vulvovaginal disorders, including vulvo-vaginal pain, skin disorders of the vulva and pelvic pain. Many patients come to us after seeing several providers without answers, or after repeated treatments that didn’t resolve their symptoms.
Conditions we treat
- Vulvodynia and vulvo-vaginal pain
- Painful sex and vaginismus
- Vaginal dryness
- Recurrent vaginal infections
- Vestibulitis
- Clitoral pain/adhesions
- Lichen sclerosus/planus
- Lichen simplex
We also provide trauma-informed vulva and pelvic exams, and specialized care for vulvo-vaginal symptoms following cancer or with chronic illness. See survivorship care.
Why time matters
Vulvo-vaginal conditions are often complex and can take time to diagnose correctly. Our initial consultations last about 60 minutes and include a comprehensive history and gynecological examination, so we can get to the root of your symptoms and create a written plan of care. See visit details and pricing.
Understanding vulvodynia and lichen sclerosus
Vulvodynia is vulvar pain, often described as burning, stinging or rawness, that lasts at least three months without another clear cause. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition that can cause itching, irritation, and thin, white patches on the vulvar skin. Because many conditions, including infections, skin disorders and hormonal changes, can look and feel alike, a careful evaluation matters. We take a detailed history and perform a gentle, trauma-informed vulvar and pelvic exam; for North Carolina patients, this takes place in person at our Raleigh office. Depending on your symptoms, we may recommend tests, such as checks for infection, to help confirm the diagnosis. Treatment is individualized, focused on relieving your symptoms and caring for your skin over time, with follow-up as needed.
What patients say
I highly recommend Dr. Yasmin! She’s amazing, truly cares about my well-being and helped me get my life back! I was living with horrible pain every day for months, and saw multiple doctors with no answers, before finally finding Dr. Yasmin who knew exactly what my diagnosis was and could help me. I was diagnosed with vulvodynia, and was living with constant vaginal burning pain that greatly decreased my quality of life. When other doctors treated me for a yeast infection and couldn’t explain why the horrible burning pain was still present after months of yeast treatments, Dr. Yasmin knew exactly how to help me! Even though there is no cure for vulvodynia, she has worked with me every step of the way to find a combination of treatments to help relieve my symptoms and get me back to living my life pain free (and without the need for prescription opioids). Dr. Yasmin takes the time to really listen to me and I know she cares deeply about me and all her patients. I have absolutely no reservations in recommending Dr. Yasmin!
Jenni H.
Dr. Yasmin is AMAZING! I had seen a few different providers before her, and she was the first one to accurately diagnose my problem. I am no longer having pain, burning, red, irritated skin in the vaginal area. My quality of life and sexual intimacy issues were thoughtfully, compassionately, and thoroughly treated (even after menopause). She got to the “root” of the problem, because of her extensive knowledge, and caring/compassionate attitude. MUCH quality time was spent with me. I would highly recommend her, and I continue to “see” her through Telemedicine (even though she moved to another state)! She is definitely “one in a million.”
Wendy H.
How you can be seen
North Carolina: in person at our Raleigh office or by telemedicine. Wisconsin: by telemedicine only.
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