Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is indexed under Reproductive & Pelvic, Pelvic Pain. Also known as chronic vulvar pain.

US prevalence

~8-10% of women (~14 million) Source: NVA; Harlow & Stewart 2003. This figure comes from a professional society, registry, or study rather than a federal source. Label: REPORTED.

ICD-10-CM codes

N94.81

Typical onset

Any age; often 20s-40s

Course

managed

Body systems

reproductive

Sex differences

Exclusively female

Racial and ethnic differences

Hispanic women may have higher rates; Black women underdiagnosed

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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