S1 Ep18: The Itchy Vulva

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 Subscribe and Follow Dr. Streicher on  DrStreicher.com Instagram @DrStreich Twitter @DrStreicher Facebook  @DrStreicher YouTube  DrStreicherTV 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