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While the cause remains unknown, treatment remains difficult, but as the condition becomes better known precise treatment possibilities should follow.
Women have reported trying various treatments, but to date none have been consistently effective.
Orgasm appears to provide temporary relief and distraction helps, but masturbation or sexual intercourse is associated with increase of symptoms as well as relief on some occasions.
Although so little is known about the condition, if this is your problem it would be good to discuss it with your doctor or a sex therapist, as counselling may relieve the stress and anxiety about the condition, and new understanding and treatments may become available in the near future.