Understanding the Causes and Treatments of Vulvodynia

9. Nerve Blocking

For women for whom other treatment methods are failing, nerve blocking is a possible alternative procedure. These special anesthetic injections interrupt the pain signals, providing some relief. The treatments consist of injections at three levels: the nerve fibers, the right and left pudendal nerves, and the nerves exiting the sacral region of the lower back. A pilot study showed that nerve blocking provides short-term relief for those with generalized vulvodynia.