002 Vulvovaginal Burning, Lichen Sclerosis and Vulvar Care with Dr. Jill Krapf

Find Dr. Jill Krapf, Board Certified OB/GYN at the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, DC. Instagram @jillkrapfmd and website http://vulvodynia.com If you are interested in participating in a research study for Lichen Sclerosis for a non-steroidal topical, sign up at http://vulvodynia.com/research To find a vulvar care specialist: https://www.isswsh.org/ To find a Lichen Sclerosis specialists, research and clinical trials:https://www.lssupport.net/searchable-lichen-sclerosus-provider-database/ To find a Pudendal Neuralgia specialist (Physicians and Physical Therapists): http://www.pudendalhope.info/ Time Markers: 3:55 Why Would Someone Work with a Vulvovaginal Specialist 5:14 Most Common Vulvovaginal Disorders; Major Complaint of Burning 6:10 Anatomy of the Vulva and Vagina, Explanation of Nerve Endings 10:28 Tests for Diagnosis 13:58 Indications for Biopsy 16:28 What to Expect with a Biopsy 22:58 Typical Symptoms of Lichen Sclerosis, Comparing LS to a Yeast Infection 25:50 Hormones and Lichen Sclerosis 28:38 Corticosteroids and Lichen Sclerosis 29:59 Lichen Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Condition 31:40 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Vulvovaginal Disorders 38:35 Dr. Jill’s Vulvar Care Recommendations 43:23 Emollients and Vulvar Care 44:36 Where to Find Dr. Jill Krapf You can find me, Dr. Sabrina Baxter, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist at http://drsabrinabaxter.com or on IG @dr.sabrinabaxter :)