Vulvar pathology and sexual function disorders, can affect a large segment of the female population. All ages are at risk, from teenagers through post-menopausal women.

Vulvodynia -vulvar discomfort characterized by burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness- & Dyspareunia -painful vaginal intercourse- are two conditions that are often misdiagnosed and mistreated.

The interest in the diagnosis and management of vulvar disease in general, and vulvodynia/dyspareunia and sexual dysfunctions in particular, has increased substantially in the past few years. This was spurred in part by the rising prevalence of bacterial and viral genital infections within the female population, but also by the valiant efforts of several centers and organizations in facing this often ignored, but potentially debilitating condition.

The Center

The Dyspareunia & Vulvar Pain Center -DVP Center- offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and management of vulvar/vaginal pathology and pain,as well as sexual function disorders, in women of all ages.

Dr. Kamal Alexander Hamod supervises the evaluation, therapy, and follow-up of all patients. Physiotherapy/Biofeedback and Psychosexual Medicine consultations, will be tailored to the patient's needs and will be conducted by Johns Hopkins Medical staff at Greenspring Station.