How were you diagnosed?
I have been dealing with pain around the vaginal entrance (internally) for a few years now. I am 26 years old. Previously, I had no issue as far as pain during intercourse. I have been on the pill for 8 years (levonorgestrel 0.15 mg-ethinyl estradiol 30 mcg). When I went in for an annual pap (my first & very very late I know), I informed my NP that I was having pain during intercourse. She said, "good news!, I can fix it." and prescribed estradiol 0.01% (1g weekly) and said it was vaginal dryness from being on the pill. That has not seemed to be the case and this has not helped the pain. She did not ask about bleeding afterwards (which I do have). The bleeding is very light, and from my research is likely due to posterior fourchette tearing. The pain I have during intercourse is worst at 6 o'clock but is felt from 3 o'clock all the way to 9 o'clock. And the pain is pretty severe, and I often bite down on a blanket during intercourse. The pain can subside after a few minutes, but not always.
I have a follow up with the same provider in a few weeks and called today to confirm my appt time, and that with my further research of my symptoms, to ask if the NP would be suitable to treat this or if there was someone in the office that would be better for me to see. The nurse was pretty dismissive and said it was my choice and that the NP could treat the issues I am having.
What all hoops did you have to jump through to get diagnosed, and what do you recommend? Has anyone had a similar experience and/or symptoms? Considering I am speculating and do not have a formal diagnosis of vestibulodynia yet, if anyone has any advice or thoughts I am all ears.