Speaking about our genitals, specifically problems or rashes around them, can be really embarrassing and awkward. My guest today is here to break the stigma around talking about skin rashes in the genital area.   Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, is one of the leading experts in women’s medicine and is a pioneer in her exploration of the far-reaching impact of hormonal birth control and the little known side effects that impact health in a large way. In her best selling book, Beyond the Pill, she shares her clinical protocols aimed at supporting women struggling with symptoms of hormone imbalance, including Post-Birth Control Pill Syndrome and birth control related side effects. A trained nutritional biochemist and Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Brighten is the founder and Clinic Director at Rubus Health, an integrative women’s medicine clinic. She is a member of the MindBodyGreen Collective and has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Forbes, Cosmopolitan, ABC news, and the New York Post. Join us as we discuss possible genital rash triggers, which might be embarrassing to talk about. In this episode: What is lichen sclerosus and how does it present on the skin? How do our hormones affect our skin? Steroid creams for itchy genitalia Why you should discuss skin treatments (even natural ones!) with your doctor Quotes “[Lichen sclerosus] tends to occur primarily when women haven't reached menstruation yet, or menarche, and in postmenopausal women, which tells us that there is a hormonal component to this just like all other autoimmune disease.” [6:47] “We don't want to be putting just anything in our vagina...Even if you're considering a natural therapy, have a conversation with your doctor.” [21:40] Links Find Dr. Brighten online Register now for FREE access to Dr. Brighten's Take Back Your Hormones event Get Dr. Brighten's FREE E-book, Post-Birth Control Syndrome Detox Diet Quick Start Guide, here Healthy Skin Show episode 005: How Hormonal Birth Control May Be Contributing to Your Skin Condition w/ Dr. Brighten Healthy Skin Show episode 015: Alternative Remedies For Lichen Sclerosus w/ Dr. Anna Cabeca Healthy Skin Show episode 040: Lichen Sclerosus Help With Diet And Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Jessica Drummond Beyond the Pill Follow Dr. Brighten on Instagram | Facebook