Introduction to Aging & the Vulva
In today’s video, we will chat about aging & the vulva. I chat with vulvar expert Dr. Chailee Moss to discuss:
- Vulvar anatomy and function
- Changes to the anatomy that can occur as we move through our lifespan
- How vulvar lichen sclerosus can change the vulva
- How genitourinary syndrome of menopause can change the vulva
- Measures to prevent changes
- and more.
We learned a lot in this one and hope you will, too!
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Dr. Moss’ Bio
Dr. Chailee Moss is a gynecologist specializing in vulvovaginal disorders in Washington, D.C. She first became interested in vulvovaginal disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned an M.D. in 2013. She engaged in research on pain and gynecologic surgery during residency training in Ob/Gyn at The Ohio State University where she was a chief of resident education i and earned awards for her research and clinical care.
Upon graduation, Dr Moss joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University, where she continued to research pain and publish original research in this and other areas. She was the director of the colposcopy clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview from 2017-2023 and directed the hospital’s office hysteroscopy program. Dr. Moss is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been an active member of the Society for Academic Specialists in OB/GYN, serving on the research committee and paper award committee. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, camping, and traveling with her husband and their three energetic children in Baltimore, MD.
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Timestamps For Biopsies and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
0:00 – Introduction
5:00 – Vulvar Anatomy 101
8:20 – Vulvar anatomy function
14:14 – Changes to the vulva with lichen sclerosus
18:58 – How to differentiate VLS from other vulvar conditions
20:19 – What happens to the clitoris with lichen sclerosus
25:06 – How is the vestibule, urethral opening, and vaginal opening impacted by lichen sclerosus
30:33 – How the vulva changes through the menopause transition (aging & the vulva)
38:32 – How to prevent changes with VLS
42:28 – How to prevent changes with the menopause transition/GSM (aging & the vulva)
49:17 – Summary and outro
Conclusion on Aging & the Vulva: Surprising Changes & Skin Conditions You Should Know About, Ft. Dr. Chailee Moss
In sum, this is a must-watch for everyone with a vulva. We learned so much from Dr. Moss and are grateful for her expertise.
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