Vulvar Disorders for the Urogynecologist-Vulvar Disorders for the Urogynecologist

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Good evening and welcome to today's webinar on vulvar issues for the urogynecologist. The webinar is moderated by Dr. Christina Lewicki-Gaup and features Dr. Sherry Lefevre as the guest speaker. Dr. Lefevre is the founder and director of the SLU Vulvar Vaginal Disorder Specialty Clinic. She discusses various vulvar conditions, including lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosis, and lichen planus. She explains their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The keynote treatment approach includes the use of steroid ointments, vegetable-based moisturizers, and vulvar care guidelines. Dr. Lefevre also touches on the topic of vestibulodynia, a localized form of vulvodynia. She mentions the use of neuropathic pain medication and the consideration for a vestibuloplasty in severe cases. While she does not routinely refer patients to rheumatologists, she suggests screening for thyroid disorders as they are commonly associated with the conditions discussed. Systemic steroids may be considered for patients with esophageal involvement in lichen planus. Overall, Dr. Lefevre emphasizes the importance of patient education, the removal of irritants, and the use of appropriate medications to manage vulvar conditions.

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Cherie LeFevre, MD

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vulvar issues

urogynecologist

webinar

lichen simplex chronicus

lichen sclerosis

lichen planus

vestibulodynia

vestibuloplasty

patient education