How are reproductive age women and steroids similar with Dr. Jill Krapf

Welcome to season 2 of Lichen Sclerosus Podcast. For our first episode, the esteemed Dr. Jill Krapf and I discuss new research into women of reproductive age with LS. This under-studied group is often misdiagnosed or turned away being told ridiculous things. If you're between 18 and 50 and want to be part of the research head over to lichensclerosuspodcast.com/survey and fill out the questionnaire. Make your voice heard. We also discuss how the proper application of steroids can make a difference to our disease. She lays out exactly how to use, when to use, and how often to use the medication. I hope you enjoy this first episode back because I missed you and can't wait to start talking to you again. If you haven't signed up for the virtual meetups yet, do it now! Go to lichensclerosuspodcast.com/connect. we meet every other Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM EST. You can follow Dr. Jill on IG @jillkrapfmd, the CVVD @the.CVVD, and myself @lichensclerosuspodcast. To read the full notes go to lichensclerosuspodcast.com/drjill. I hope you have an amazing week and I will talk to you next time. Bye!  Mentioned in this episode:Finally Get Clear Answers About LS, Menopause, and Your TreatmentIf you’ve ever found yourself listening to this podcast searching for answers… trying to figure out why your body feels different… why your treatment isn’t working… or whether this is menopause, lichen sclerosus, or something else entirely… You’re not alone. And more importantly— you’re not the problem. Most people with LS are left trying to piece together a care plan from short appointments, conflicting advice, and hours of searching like this. That’s exactly why we created the Wholistic Healing Summit. This free, live event (May 11–15, 2026) brings together 12+ leading specialists to help you finally connect the dots between your symptoms, your treatment, and your next steps. Inside the summit, you’ll get answers to questions like: Why does my treatment stop working? Is this LS progression… or hormonal change? What order should I actually be using my medications? How do I navigate intimacy, pain, and changing skin? And if you choose to upgrade, you’ll also get access to exclusive Q&A sessions, where you can hear real questions from people just like you… and get expert answers you’d normally wait months (and pay hundreds) for. This is where the guessing stops. 👉 Register here: https://lssupportnetwork.org/whs If you’re tired of second-guessing your care… this is your next step. P.S. If you’ve ever wished you had more time with a specialist or left an appointment with unanswered questions, the All-Access Pass gives you direct access to expert Q&As you can revisit anytime.