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When you aren’t sure what you have, it’s hard to know what questions to ask. If you’ve been experiencing vulvar pain and itching, you may make an appointment expecting to find out you have a yeast infection – only to hear you have something you have never heard of before: lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus is…
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The diagnosis of an intimate health condition can send you into a panic! Especially if it’s something you may have never heard of before. If you are diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, you’ll want to know, what causes it? Is it contagious? Can it be treated? Good news is it’s not contagious – and it can…
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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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