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Lichen Sclerosus: Understanding Symptoms and Risks Lichen sclerosus can painfully change women’s lives, putting greater health at risk and compromising intimate relationships. Although initial symptoms may mimic those of more common vaginal and vulvar irritations and illness, there are distinct signs that indicate lichen sclerosus. Pain and irritation of the vulvar skin should be taken seriously and treated immediately. …
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Lichen Sclerosus and Vulvar Cancer: What Are the Risks? Whenever we are diagnosed with an unfamiliar medical condition, one of the first questions that come to mind is if this health issue will increase our risk of cancer. A diagnosis of lichen sclerosis is no different – and does come with increased risks. Women must be especially…
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Ho-hum sex life. Low libido. Lackluster (or non-existent) orgasms. Women used to have to put up with less-than-satisfactory sex lives that came along with the physical and hormonal changes, childbirth, injury, aging or as the result of their anatomical predisposition for sexual response. Today, Women Have Options The O-Shot® is a simple, easy treatment that…
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Itching. Pain. Irritation. Burning. The symptoms of lichen sclerosus can be easily confused with many other conditions that affect vaginal and vulvar health. But this uncommon but chronic condition can have long-lasting impact on a woman’s sexual and overall health. Lichen sclerosus is typically seen in postmenopausal women over the age of 50. Its distinctive white patches and thinning…
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