Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could you please tell me what the initial symptoms of leukoplakia of the external genitalia are?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is often discovered due to abnormal itching of the external genitalia, presenting with the recurrence of white patches in the vaginal area. The skin in these areas becomes thicker and harder, with a rough surface. When inflammation is severe, or when the skin in the affected areas develops rust spots or cracks due to scratching, not only itching occurs but also the external genitalia experience significant pain. Vaginal leukoplakia is a precancerous condition among vaginal white lesions, and not all cases of white skin on the external genitalia are leukoplakia. The malignant transformation rate of vaginal leukoplakia is as high as 10-20%, so prevention training is essential. First and foremost, pay attention to maintaining cleanliness of the external genitalia—use warm water to cleanse the area twice daily, and avoid using medications as washing agents. If cervical inflammation or vaginal inflammation is present, seek early treatment.