Patient's question:
My recent boyfriend got married. Because earlier, I had some itching in my vulva, it would be worse at night, and it would also hurt during intimacy. As a result, after my boyfriend found out, he took me to the hospital for a thorough examination. After I showed him the test results, he said I had a sexually transmitted disease and that I must have been doing something wrong. It was clearly vulvar leukoplakia. Is vulvar leukoplakia a sexually transmitted disease?Doctor's answer:
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a group of diseases primarily spread through sexual contact. Vulvar leukoplakia is not related to STDs. If you notice white patches or itching on your vulva, it doesn't necessarily mean you have an STD. For a man like you, it's better to give up. If he truly loves you, he would accompany you to medical appointments and help you overcome the challenges together. Patients facing the harm of vulvar leukoplakia should actively adopt treatment measures and not avoid seeking medical attention. If the condition does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly switch to an alternative treatment plan.