Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please tell me about the more commonly used treatments for vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Topical cream: It can provide some short-term relief, but it only treats symptoms, not the root cause. Once the medication is stopped, the condition tends to recur repeatedly, potentially leading to drug resistance. It is difficult to achieve fundamental healing through this method.Surgical excision: Vulvar leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion that may develop into vulvar cancer, so surgical excision is recommended for treatment. The drawback of this treatment method is that it can cause psychological trauma, significantly disrupt sexual life after surgery, and has a high recurrence rate of over 80%.
Laser and electrocautery: The effectiveness of this treatment is unreliable, and it can easily lead to temporary relief of symptoms. This is because the condition is caused by various factors that obstruct the nutritional pathways of the vulva, resulting in local nutrient deficiency. Electrocautery and laser treatments can temporarily alleviate nutrient loss, thereby reducing the symptoms.
It is recommended to mentally relax and alleviate unnecessary stress and worries, building confidence in overcoming the disease.