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 | | Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome (VVS), also referred to as vestibular adenitis, focal vulvitis, vestibulodynia, or vulvodynia, is characterized by entry dyspareunia, focal erythema, generalized rawness and discomfort of the introitus, and a sensation of pain associated with a gentle cotton swab touch to the ostia of the Skenes and vestibular glands. |
 | | The "touch test," is performed by firmly touching a cotton swab to the labia majora, interlabial sulci, and lateral labia minora, and comparing the woman's response to these maneuvers with a similar firm touch to the ostia of the Skene's glands and the major and minor vestibular glands. |
 | | It is empowering for the patient to hold a mirror, and view the vestibule while the condition and the location of the glands are explained to her by the clinician. |
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