What is cyclic vulvovaginitis?
Cyclic vulvovaginitis is a recurrent burning and itching sensation that occurs at the same stage of every menstrual cycle. The pain specifically worsens just before or during the menstrual bleeding, or may settle during bleeding. Cyclic vulvovaginitis occurs in women of all ages that are still menstruating. Cyclic vulvovaginitis can lead to localised or generalised vulvodynia.