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Find Dr. Jill Krapf, Board Certified OB/GYN at the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, DC. Instagram @jillkrapfmd and website http://vulvodynia.com

If you are interested in participating in a research study for Lichen Sclerosis for a non-steroidal topical, sign up at http://vulvodynia.com/research

To find a vulvar care specialist: https://www.isswsh.org/

To find a Lichen Sclerosis specialists, research and clinical trials:https://www.lssupport.net/searchable-lichen-sclerosus-provider-database/

To find a Pudendal Neuralgia specialist (Physicians and Physical Therapists): http://www.pudendalhope.info/

Time Markers:

3:55 Why Would Someone Work with a Vulvovaginal Specialist

5:14 Most Common Vulvovaginal Disorders; Major Complaint of Burning

6:10 Anatomy of the Vulva and Vagina, Explanation of Nerve Endings

10:28 Tests for Diagnosis

13:58 Indications for Biopsy

16:28 What to Expect with a Biopsy

22:58 Typical Symptoms of Lichen Sclerosis, Comparing LS to a Yeast Infection

25:50 Hormones and Lichen Sclerosis

28:38 Corticosteroids and Lichen Sclerosis

29:59 Lichen Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Condition

31:40 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Vulvovaginal Disorders

38:35 Dr. Jill’s Vulvar Care Recommendations

43:23 Emollients and Vulvar Care

44:36 Where to Find Dr. Jill Krapf

You can find me, Dr. Sabrina Baxter, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist at http://drsabrinabaxter.com or on IG @dr.sabrinabaxter :)

The glow up is REAL! It’s been almost a year since my last podcast episode, and I feel like a whole new person and ready to bring a whole different kind of energy. In this episode I talk about why I took a break from podcasting and social media in general, what pulled me back into it (hint - you!), my pelvic health journey, and my pelvic PT school journey!