Patient's question:
At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently, during intimacy with my husband, I've noticed dryness, and I've also been feeling itchy externally. After a check-up, they said it's leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not familiar with this condition. Could you please tell me how to improve it after being diagnosed with leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia, also known as vulvar white lesions, vulvar dystrophy, or vulvar nutritional disorders, may recur with symptoms such as severe itching, swelling, cracking, and fibrosis. It may also lead to canceration (50% of vulvar cancer is caused by vulvar leukoplakia). Based on this, the International Health Organization has officially classified it as a precancerous lesion. This condition is not infectious but can be inherited across generations (with a high inheritance rate), and patients should take it seriously and seek timely medical treatment.For vulvar leukoplakia patients, in addition to immediate treatment, it is also essential to focus on self-care training, such as paying close attention to personal hygiene and avoiding sexual activity during medication. Lastly, women with this condition must be reminded to undergo regular follow-up examinations!