In this enlightening episode, I welcomes Dr. Jill Krapf, a leading vulvovaginal specialist, to shed light on common but often misunderstood conditions affecting women’s sexual health. From vulvar pain to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), Dr. Krapf explains the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing why many gynecologists aren’t adequately trained in these areas. The discussion also highlights the crucial role of testosterone in vulvar health and the growing need for specialized care.

Listen in as Dr. Jackson and Dr. Krapf discuss:

• The lack of education around vulvar and vaginal disorders in traditional OB/GYN training
• What genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is and why it’s more than just vaginal dryness
• The autoimmune nature of lichen sclerosis and how to manage it properly
• The role of testosterone in female sexual health and how it impacts the vulva
• How to advocate for better vulvar care and find a specialist for chronic pain conditions

This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing vaginal discomfort, pain, or hormonal changes—or for those looking to better understand how to optimize their sexual health at any age. 🎧✨

Dr. Jill Krapf is a board-certified Obstetrician Gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders and Director of the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Florida in Tampa, Florida, USA.  She is active in research and has published chapters and peer-reviewed articles on vulvodynia and vulvar lichen sclerosus.  She is Associate Editor for the medical journal Sexual Medicine, as well as for the textbook Female Sexual Pain Disorders, 2nd Edition.  She is a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and a Fellow and Board Member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), serving on the Education Committee and Chair of the Social Media Committee.  Dr. Krapf is a co-author on the trade book “When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain.” She shares educational content on social media @jillkrapfmd.

Jill Krapf MD

Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders Florida

3216 W Azeele St., Suite 2

Tampa, Florida 33609

[email protected]

813-358-7634

When Sex Hurts: Understanding and Healing Pelvic Pain

(sale proceeds go directly to the National Vulvodynia Association to support research)

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/andrew-goldstein-md/when-sex-hurts/9780306827419/?lens=balance

Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation and Management

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119482598

ISSWSH 2024-25 Virtual Genitopelvic Pain Course

https://www.isswshcourse.org/genitopelvic-pain-course-2024-25

Thank you to Dr Krapf for sharing her expertise!

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