Patient's question:
I am not married yet. Recently, I went for a physical examination and was told that I have leukoplakia of the vulva. Is this disease serious? Will it affect my future pregnancy? Please ask: What are the good methods for treating leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
For the treatment of leukoplakia, such as non-moderate or non-atypical fibrosis, 0.5-1% testosterone propionate ointment or 0.45% hydrocortisone ointment can be applied externally. Alternatively, 5 mg of 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 treatments constituting one course. Oral vitamin A, B, E, and traditional Chinese medicine herbs such as honeysuckle, clematis, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, dictamnus, and white peony root can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing. Additionally, acupuncture laser irradiation and cryotherapy can be used for moderate and severe non-atypical fibrosis, or in cases where older patients do not respond to the aforementioned treatments, vulvar surgery may be considered. Vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological condition prone to recurrence. During medication, women should pay close attention to their self-care, particularly in terms of hygiene.