Essential Vulvar Health: Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis

On this episode, Dr. Sadaf continues her essential deep dive into vulvar health issues with a focused look at Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis (DIV). Learn all about this rare, yet profoundly impactful chronic inflammatory condition, often misdiagnosed as common infections like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Dr. Sadaf goes over everything DIV, from the debilitating symptoms, its association with erosive lichen planus and the significant havoc it wreaks on patients' lives and self-esteem. This close look at DIV also includes an explanation of how it is diagnosed and what treatments are used in an effort to eventually restore comfort, hope, and a return to intimacy!Disclaimer: Anything discussed on the show should not be taken as official medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your medical provider. If you have any questions about your religion, please ask your friendly neighborhood religious leader. It’s the Muslim Sex Podcast because I just happen to be a Muslim woman who talks about sex.To learn more about Dr. Sadaf’s practice and to become a patient visit DrSadaf.comLike and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can watch all episodes of the podcast!Feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share the show!Follow us on Social Media...Instagram: DrSadafobgynTikTok: DrSadafobgyn