The Truth About Vaginal Itching and Irritation

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Vaginal and vulvar itching can have various causes beyond just yeast infections. Understanding the anatomy of these areas is crucial in determining the source of the irritation. Today's podcast looks at the many causes of itching:

Learn the proper anatomy of the vulva and vagina
Understand both vaginal and vulvar yeast infections and how they present with different symptoms
What's new in the treatment of yeast infections
Atrophy as a cause of vulvar itching
What is lichen sclerosis and how is it managed
How lichen planus presents and is treated
Proper hygiene and care of the vagina and vulva

Delve into the diverse causes of vaginal and vulvar itching; it's NOT just a yeast infection.

Key moments in this episode are:

00:30 Where does it itch? Learning the anatomy

02:05 Taking a tour of your own vulva

04:23 Vaginal yeast infections

05:19 Vulvar yeast infections

06:17 Do you always need to treat a yeast infection?

06:45 Recurrent yeast infections

08:54 New medications for yeast on the market

10:00 Can men get genital yeast infections?

11:00 Vulvovaginal atrophy

12:09 Lichen sclerosis

14:43 Medication to treat lichen sclerosis

16:20 Procedures to treat lichen sclerosis

18:09 Surgery for lichen sclerosis

19:34 Vulvar cancer

20:58 Lichen planus

23:12 Treatment for lichen planus

24:34 Vaginal and vulvar self care

26:13 Exfoliation of the vulva

27:20 Home remedies to alleviate itching

28:35 Vulvar care in patient with incontinence

Learn more about microneedling for lichen sclerosis here: https://www.foundationsfl.com/empower

Find out more about vulvar itching and burning here: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/disorders-of-the-vulva-common-causes-of-vulvar-pain-burning-and-itching

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