S1 Ep18: The Itchy Vulva

Men have always had the obvious advantage of inspecting their genitalia with essentially no effort on their part. For women, it’s a little more challenging. Today I am joined by Dr. Jill Krapf, a gynecologist whose area of expertise is ...the vulva. We will be discussing one of the most maddening, frustrating symptoms in all of gynecology- THE ITCHY VULVA
In this episode Dr. Streicher and Dr. Krapf discuss:

• HOW to inspect your own vulva
• What products can IRRITATE the vulva and should be avoided
• When URINE is the culprit
• The difference between a VULVAR YEAST infection and a vaginal yeast infection
• How to get rid of CHRONIC YEAST
• NEW yeast medications such as ibrexafungerp (BrexafemmeTM) for resistant yeast and osteseconazole (Vivjoa TM) for chronic, recurrent yeast
• Vulvar itching from LOW ESTROGEN
• How to know if you have a dermatologic condition such as LICHEN SCLEROSUS
• If your vulvar itching could be CANCER
• How a trip to the DENTIST may lead to a diagnosis of a vulvar condition
• TIPS to deal with ITCHING while waiting for your medication to kick in
• WHY an EXAM is critically important to get the correct diagnosis

Resources Itching due to genitourinary syndrome of menopause is covered in Episodes 3 and 4 Additional information can be found in Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock On Your Vagina-A gynecologists guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain Jill Krapf, MD https://jillkrapfmd.com/ Dr. Krapf's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/ The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders www.vulvodynia.com Dr. Krapf’s Lichen Sclerosus Webinar on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vltY9mr8E68
To find a vulvar specialist: Lichen Sclerosus Support Network: https://www.lssupport.net/ The International Society for the Study of Sexual Medicine: https://www.issm
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