Exploring the health care experiences of women diagnosed with vulvodynia.

Background: Although seeking diagnosis and treatment for chronic pain should be straightforward, this is not typically the case for those living with vulvodynia, who often describe it as a battle, frequently involving misdiagnosis, dismissal, and gender-based discrimination.

Aim: This study explored the health care experiences of women living with vulvodynia in the United Kingdom.

Methods: As they are less explored in literature, experiences postdiagnosis and across varying health care settings were specifically considered.