Patient Information

Vulvar - Vaginal Disease

The Vulvar Vaginal Disease Clinic offers services to women with short-term and long-term problems of the outer genital area (vulva) and vagina. Many of the women seen through the clinic have had symptoms for months or years and have tried various treatments without success.

Symptoms may include
• Vulvar/Vaginal burning: itching, irritation and pain
• Pain with intercourse
• Abnormal discharge

Diagnosis may include
• Atrophic Vaginitis
• Contact Vulvitis
• Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia - VIN
• Vulvar/Vaginal Lichen Planus
• Vulvar/Anal Lichen Sclerosis
• Vulvar Lichen Simplex
• Vulvar Vestibulitis
• Yeast Infections
• Bacterial Vaginosis

Clinic Services
When a patient arrives to the clinic for a first visit, a nurse will obtain a health history including information about symptoms and previous treatments. The nurse also discusses our Guidelines for Vulvar Skin Care.

A physician will then examine the patient and obtain samples of vaginal discharge as needed. Recommendations for treatment and management of symptoms are discussed after the exam.

The clinic staff also provides general education and support to help women cope with these very personal health problems. Referrals to other health care providers may be scheduled as needed.

Communicating With Referring Health Care Providers
Following a clinic visit, a letter is promptly sent to your local health care provider. The letter provides the results of your exam and the plan of care.

How to Schedule Appointments
A patient may call clinic scheduling directly or she may choose to be referred by her local health care provider. The patient or health care provider may call 319-356-2294 from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment. Clinic hours are: Tuesday and Wednesday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Clinic Location
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
(Elevator M, Level 3).