Patient's question:
My friend's daughter has been diagnosed with leukoplakia of the vulva. Some people say that leukoplakia of the vulva can turn into cancer—is that true? Should leukoplakia of the vulva be treated with surgery? Will surgery affect her life in the future? How long does it take to treat leukoplakia of the vulva? Can traditional Chinese medicine cure leukoplakia of the vulva? Will leukoplakia of the vulva recur after being cured? Should my friend have surgery for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Surgery can be performed when necessary for treatment. For gynecological diseases of traditional Chinese medicine, consultation on leukoplakia of the vulva shows that it develops slowly. In the past, most cases of the possibility of cancer were treated with surgical removal, but surgery is no longer recommended now. In advanced stages, the vaginal orifice may have scar contracture and stenosis, the vulva may be swollen, the clitoris may be swollen, and the surrounding tissues lose elasticity. For patients, if the condition of leukoplakia of the vulva is severe, symptomatic treatment should be immediately provided, and appropriate medication should be used. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of leukoplakia of the vulva. In addition, patients also need a proper diet and maintain a cheerful mood.