Can oral contraceptives cause vestibulodynia?

AimTo describe the clinical course of a young woman who developed vestibulodynia with introital dyspareunia while on oral contraceptive (OCs) and to provide a possible explanation for the etiology of her symptoms as well as her recovery after treatment.MethodsA single case is presented including subjective reporting, laboratory evaluation, and quantitative sensory testing.ResultsAfter topical hormonal therapy, the patient reported resolution of her dyspareunia and and her laboratory values normalized.