Patient's question:
My wife noticed some white spots on her vulva last week, and she said it was very itchy. She went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor said it was vulvar leukoplakia. Now she is undergoing treatment. We have been having sex together all along, but I don't know what vulvar leukoplakia is. Will it not be contagious? I'm afraid it might be transmitted to me. Will vulvar leukoplakia be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is absolutely not infectious. The term "vaginal leukoplakia" actually refers to a disease caused by tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation due to nutritional disorders of local nerves and blood vessels in the vulva. In clinical diagnosis, conditions such as the whitening, thickening, or atrophy of the skin and mucosa in the vulva are often collectively referred to as "vaginal leukoplakia." However, the main cause of vaginal leukoplakia is vaginitis, which is infectious. Therefore, if a patient with vaginal leukoplakia also has vaginitis, it is best to treat the vaginitis before resuming sexual activity to prevent reinfection.In addition, during the treatment of vaginal leukoplakia, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must always maintain a positive mood and eat a balanced diet to avoid unnecessary negative impacts on the complete recovery of vaginal leukoplakia.