Check out info on vulvodynia. This can be characterized by unprovoked burning of the vulva. You can have a heavy white-to-yellow discharge that the docs will tell you is 'normal' but you know it's not normal for you, you may also notice that your vulvar area may be slightly redder than normal (though not necessarily). Sometimes there can also be a slight itch.

If you have been constantly dealing with yeast infections or other annoying painful conditions this can cause you to guard your tissues. In essence, you tighten up the muscles in your pelvis, this decreases blood supply to the area and also irritates the nerves. You end up creating a negative pain feedback loop.

Stop treating for yeast. The chemicals in monistat are harsh, avoid using the 1-day. If you must, use the 7 day treatment. Boric acid suppositories are gentler on the tissues than monistat. Next time you think you have a yeast infection, demand that your doc due a 7 day culture to determine if it is yeast or not. I have found if it is a yeast infection the pain gets unbelievable. If it's the vulvodynia acting up, then it stays at a certain pain level.

A good gyn who knows about pelvic pain issues and a qualified physical therapist who works with pelvic pain patients could be key to nipping this now before it becomes a real problem.