&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;193&quot; data-end=&quot;256&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;196&quot; data-end=&quot;256&quot;&gt;Understanding Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Guide for Women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;280&quot; data-end=&quot;628&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects the vulva, leading to significant discomfort if left untreated. Although it most commonly affects postmenopausal women, it can occur at any age, even in children. Due to stigma and a lack of awareness, many women delay seeking care, increasing their risk of complications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;635&quot; data-end=&quot;675&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;635&quot; data-end=&quot;675&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;639&quot; data-end=&quot;675&quot;&gt;What is Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;677&quot; data-end=&quot;1009&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Lichen sclerosus is a skin disorder that leads to white, patchy areas on the vulva, which can be thin, shiny, or wrinkled. The affected skin may become fragile and tear easily. Though it is not contagious or sexually transmitted, it can significantly impact quality of life&amp;mdash;especially in intimate relationships and personal hygiene.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1016&quot; data-end=&quot;1039&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1016&quot; data-end=&quot;1039&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1020&quot; data-end=&quot;1039&quot;&gt;Who is at Risk?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1041&quot; data-end=&quot;1073&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The condition primarily affects:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1076&quot; data-end=&quot;1100&quot;&gt;Postmenopausal women&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;(due to hormonal changes)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1129&quot; data-end=&quot;1163&quot;&gt;Women with autoimmune diseases&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; such as thyroid disorders&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1192&quot; data-end=&quot;1219&quot;&gt;Girls and younger women&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, though less commonly&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Those with a &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1257&quot; data-end=&quot;1275&quot;&gt;family history&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; of autoimmune conditions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1302&quot; data-end=&quot;1457&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Lichen sclerosus is &lt;em data-start=&quot;1322&quot; data-end=&quot;1327&quot;&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; caused by poor hygiene or sexual activity. Hormonal shifts, genetic predisposition, and immune dysfunction are the main suspects.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1464&quot; data-end=&quot;1508&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1464&quot; data-end=&quot;1508&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1468&quot; data-end=&quot;1508&quot;&gt;What Causes Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1510&quot; data-end=&quot;1590&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;The exact cause remains unknown. However, medical researchers believe it may be:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1593&quot; data-end=&quot;1661&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;An &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1596&quot; data-end=&quot;1619&quot;&gt;autoimmune response&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; where the body attacks its own skin cells&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1664&quot; data-end=&quot;1714&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Influenced by &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1678&quot; data-end=&quot;1690&quot;&gt;genetics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1694&quot; data-end=&quot;1714&quot;&gt;hormonal changes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1717&quot; data-end=&quot;1768&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Triggered by &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1730&quot; data-end=&quot;1768&quot;&gt;previous vulvar injuries or trauma&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1770&quot; data-end=&quot;1845&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It is important to note that it is &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1805&quot; data-end=&quot;1812&quot;&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; an STI or an infectious disease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;1852&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;1852&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1856&quot; data-end=&quot;1878&quot;&gt;Signs and Symptoms&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1880&quot; data-end=&quot;1958&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Symptoms often start subtly but can become progressively worse. Watch out for:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;1998&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1961&quot; data-end=&quot;1979&quot;&gt;Severe itching&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;in the vulvar area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2001&quot; data-end=&quot;2056&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2001&quot; data-end=&quot;2020&quot;&gt;Burning or pain&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially during urination or sex&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2059&quot; data-end=&quot;2108&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2059&quot; data-end=&quot;2076&quot;&gt;White patches&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that may look shiny or wrinkled&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2111&quot; data-end=&quot;2152&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2111&quot; data-end=&quot;2134&quot;&gt;Tearing or bleeding&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; from fragile skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2155&quot; data-end=&quot;2217&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2155&quot; data-end=&quot;2167&quot;&gt;Scarring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, which may cause narrowing of the vaginal opening&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2219&quot; data-end=&quot;2310&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Without treatment, these symptoms can worsen and cause permanent changes to vulvar anatomy.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2317&quot; data-end=&quot;2334&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2317&quot; data-end=&quot;2334&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2321&quot; data-end=&quot;2334&quot;&gt;Diagnosis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2336&quot; data-end=&quot;2421&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Early diagnosis is key to effective management. A healthcare provider will typically:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2424&quot; data-end=&quot;2456&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Conduct a &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2434&quot; data-end=&quot;2456&quot;&gt;pelvic examination&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2459&quot; data-end=&quot;2506&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Ask about your &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2474&quot; data-end=&quot;2506&quot;&gt;symptoms and medical history&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2509&quot; data-end=&quot;2569&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Perform a &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2519&quot; data-end=&quot;2529&quot;&gt;biopsy&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (if necessary) to confirm the diagnosis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2571&quot; data-end=&quot;2723&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Because symptoms can mimic &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/vaginal-yeast-infection&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;yeast infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;2730&quot; data-end=&quot;2755&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;2730&quot; data-end=&quot;2755&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2734&quot; data-end=&quot;2755&quot;&gt;Treatment Options&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;2757&quot; data-end=&quot;2850&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;There is no cure, but symptoms can be controlled effectively. The gold standard treatment is:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2853&quot; data-end=&quot;2944&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2853&quot; data-end=&quot;2893&quot;&gt;High-potency topical corticosteroids&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2947&quot; data-end=&quot;2990&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;2947&quot; data-end=&quot;2963&quot;&gt;Moisturisers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to soothe and protect skin&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2993&quot; data-end=&quot;3042&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Avoiding &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3002&quot; data-end=&quot;3027&quot;&gt;friction, harsh soaps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, and irritants&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3045&quot; data-end=&quot;3115&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3045&quot; data-end=&quot;3067&quot;&gt;Routine follow-ups&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;to monitor response and watch for complications&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3117&quot; data-end=&quot;3189&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Most women experience significant improvement within weeks of treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6350&quot; data-end=&quot;6522&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3196&quot; data-end=&quot;3239&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3200&quot; data-end=&quot;3239&quot;&gt;Long-Term Management and Monitoring&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3241&quot; data-end=&quot;3325&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Because the condition can recur, long-term follow-up is essential. Your doctor will:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3328&quot; data-end=&quot;3359&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Monitor for &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3340&quot; data-end=&quot;3359&quot;&gt;symptom relapse&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3362&quot; data-end=&quot;3446&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Watch for &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3372&quot; data-end=&quot;3396&quot;&gt;precancerous changes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially if symptoms persist despite treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;3449&quot; data-end=&quot;3514&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Support you in &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3464&quot; data-end=&quot;3514&quot;&gt;managing sexual health and emotional well-being&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3516&quot; data-end=&quot;3664&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Regular checkups are essential, particularly in postmenopausal women, as untreated lichen sclerosus may slightly increase the risk of vulvar cancer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 data-start=&quot;3671&quot; data-end=&quot;3699&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3671&quot; data-end=&quot;3699&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3675&quot; data-end=&quot;3699&quot;&gt;When to See a Doctor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3701&quot; data-end=&quot;3746&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You should seek medical advice if you notice:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Persistent itching or burning in the vulvar area&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;White, shiny, or thin skin patches&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Pain during sex or urination&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Any unexplained skin changes in the genital region&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;3920&quot; data-end=&quot;3982&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s important not to dismiss these symptoms or self-diagnose.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;6350&quot; data-end=&quot;6522&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 data-start=&quot;3989&quot; data-end=&quot;4007&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;3993&quot; data-end=&quot;4007&quot;&gt;Conclusion&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;4009&quot; data-end=&quot;4365&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Vulvar lichen sclerosus can feel isolating, but you&#39;re not alone, and it&#39;s treatable. The earlier it&#39;s diagnosed, the easier it is to manage. Don&amp;rsquo;t delay speaking with a healthcare provider if you notice unusual symptoms. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Empower yourself through education and routine vulvar care, and ensure you&amp;rsquo;re receiving the compassionate, inclusive care you deserve.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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