Men have always had the obvious advantage of inspecting their genitalia with essentially no effort on their part. For women, it’s a little more challenging. Today I am joined by Dr. Jill Krapf, a gynecologist whose area of expertise is …the vulva. We will be discussing one of the most maddening, frustrating symptoms in all of gynecology- THE ITCHY VULVA


In this episode Dr. Streicher and Dr. Krapf discuss:


HOW to inspect your own vulva
What products can IRRITATE the vulva and should be avoided
When URINE is the culprit
The difference between a VULVAR YEAST infection and a vaginal yeast infection
How to get rid of CHRONIC YEAST


NEW yeast medications such as ibrexafungerp (Brexafemme™) for resistant yeast and osteseconazole (Vivjoa ™) for chronic, recurrent yeast
Vulvar itching from LOW ESTROGEN

How to know if you have a dermatologic condition such as LICHEN SCLEROSUS

If your vulvar itching could be CANCER

How a trip to the DENTIST may lead to a diagnosis of a vulvar condition

TIPS to deal with ITCHING while waiting for your medication to kick in

WHY an EXAM is critically important to get the correct diagnosis

Resources
Itching due to genitourinary syndrome of menopause is covered in Episodes 3 and 4 
Additional information can be found in 
 Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock On Your Vagina-A gynecologists guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain 

  
Jill Krapf, MD
https://jillkrapfmd.com/
Dr. Krapf's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/jillkrapfmd/
The Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders
 www.vulvodynia.com

Dr. Krapf’s Lichen Sclerosus Webinar on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vltY9mr8E68

To find a vulvar specialist:
Lichen Sclerosus Support Network: https://www.lssupport.net/

The International Society for the Study of Sexual Medicine:
 https://www.issm

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Books by Lauren Streicher, MD
 Slip Sliding Away: Turning Back the Clock on Your Vagina-A gynecologist’s guide to eliminating post-menopause dryness and pain


Hot Flash Hell: A Gynecologist's Guide to Turning Down the Heat


Sex Rx- Hormones, Health, and Your Best Sex Ever


The Essential Guide to Hysterectomy