Introduction
For today’s video, we are going to chat about remission and vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS). Specifically, we are going to talk about how to get vulvar lichen sclerosus into remission. We share what the science says on this topic, as well as other adjunct therapies and add-ons that can help you achieve remission.
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Timestamps for How to Get Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus into Remission
0:00 – Introduction
1:17 – Recap on what clinical remission of vulvar lichen sclerosus means
2:03 – How to get into remission (what the science says)
4:39 – What the research is lacking
5:22 – My lived experience with remission and VLS
17:21 – What others do to get their VLS into remission
23:23 – Summary and outro
Conclusion for How to Get Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus into Remission
In sum, clinical remission means there are no active signs of lichen sclerosus. Active signs are things like new color or texture changes and/or new scarring. Studies looking at remission and vulvar lichen sclerosus state topical corticosteroids are the best treatment to get into remission. We also share other adjunct therapies and add-ons that can be beneficial for getting into remission, such as stress management, nervous system work, pain counseling, therapy, diet and nutrition, supplements, and more.
Please share what helped you achieve remission in the comments below.
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References
Bradford, J., & Fischer, G. (2010). Long‐term management of vulval lichen sclerosus in adult women. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 50(2), 148-152.
Kirtschig, G. (2016). Lichen sclerosus—presentation, diagnosis and management. Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, 113(19), 337.
Krapf, J. M., Mitchell, L., Holton, M. A., & Goldstein, A. T. (2020). Vulvar lichen sclerosus: current perspectives. International journal of women’s health, 11-20.
Hargis, A., Ngo, M., Kraus, C. N., & Mauskar, M. (2024). Systemic Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus: A Systematic Review. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, 28(1), 84-90.
Lee, A., Bradford, J., & Fischer, G. (2015). Long-term management of adult vulvar lichen sclerosus: a prospective cohort study of 507 women. JAMA dermatology, 151(10), 1061-1067.
Clobetasol seemed to make me present to Doctors as having the LS under control. But I still felt the burning and vulva was still quite red. Adding Vagifem and a compounded Estradiol/Testosterone cream did wonders for me! I am feeling quite a bit better now, if not “normal” on most days. 😊
I feel better when hormones are involved as well! Glad to hear overall you are doing well :)