Patient's question:
At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently, during intimacy with my husband, I've found it very dry, and I often feel itchy externally. After a check-up, they said it's leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please tell me: what are the dangers of having leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
For the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, if not moderate or severe atypical fibrosis, 0.5-1% testosterone propionate ointment or 0.45% hydrocortisone ointment can be applied externally. Alternatively, 5 mg prednisone acetate mixed with 20 mL of 0.25% procaine can be used to isolate the base of the affected area once a week, with 10 applications constituting one course. Oral vitamin A, B, E, and traditional Chinese medicine herbs such as honeysuckle, clematis, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, Dendrobium candidum, and Tribulus terrestris can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing, along with acupoint laser irradiation.Cryotherapy may be considered for moderate to severe atypical fibrosis or in older patients who do not respond to the aforementioned treatments, and vulvar surgery may be performed to remove the affected area. Vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological condition prone to recurrence. During treatment, women should pay close attention to self-care!