What I Learned at the 2026 ISSVD World Congress
23
Aug
By Jaclyn Lanthier
Blogs, Jaclyn Blog

What I Learned at the 2026 ISSVD World Congress

Introduction Hello, hello, happy August! I cannot believe how quickly this year has flown by. Last month, I (Jaclyn) had the privilege and honor of attending the 2026 International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) World Congress in Halifax, Canada. For those unfamiliar with the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), it is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing knowledge about vulvar and vaginal diseases. The ISSVD brings together healthcare professionals and researchers from many disciplines. Its goal is to improve our understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of vulvovaginal conditions. One of the things that makes the ISSVD particularly special is this multidisciplinary approach. Vulvovaginal health does not neatly belong to one medical specialty, and the World Congress reflects that. The meeting brings together clinicians, researchers, pathologists, gynecologists, dermatologists, pelvic-health professionals, sexual-health experts, and others working in vulvovaginal disease. For a patient advocate like me,…
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Lichen Sclerosus Clinical Trials with Leia Mitchell
10
Jul
By Kathy
Podcast

Lichen Sclerosus Clinical Trials with Leia Mitchell

Leia Mitchell and I are back with the second part of our conversation. This week we discuss clinical trial research around Lichen Sclerosus. Leia tells us where the research is on LS mental health and where she sees future research heading. We look at what makes a good trial and the risk we must consider when looking to participate in a trial. So if you're interested in where the science is going, check this episode out. Did you listen to part one of Leia and I's conversation to learn what the science says about Lichen Sclerosus today? Don't forget to subscribe so you get notified when the next episode drops. Resources: clinicaltrials.gov http://www.vulvodynia.com/research
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