What’s the Deal with Hormones and Lichen Sclerosus?

What’s the Deal with Hormones and Lichen Sclerosus?

Introduction For today’s video, I am joined by the brilliant Dr. Corey Babb to answer some of your on-demand questions about lichen sclerosus and hormones. We talk about whether there is a hormonal component to lichen sclerosus, why some folks flare around their periods (and what to do if that happens), what's the deal with estrogen, and more! *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5gTLNL9LNU If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today at https://lssupportnetwork.org/donate Important Links Dr. Babb's website North American Menopause Society website Follow Dr. Babb on Instagram and TikTok @dr.coreybabb Dr. Babb's YouTube Channel The AZIZA Project…
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Is Lichen Sclerosus Lowering Your Sex Drive?

Is Lichen Sclerosus Lowering Your Sex Drive?

*Just a quick warning, I will be talking about how Lichen Sclerosus affects our sex and sex drive. If you are sensitive to that, I completely understand, but this may not be the blog/podcast for you. **Another caveat. This episode is geared towards women with moderate to mild Lichen Sclerosus and not for those with severe Lichen Sclerosis (i.e., those with fusing across the vestibule/vaginal opening) or those with vaginismus or vulvodynia. I’m excited to bring some fresh insights to the podcast after our Lichen Sclerosus virtual meet-up. As many of you living with Lichen Sclerosus already know, Lichen Sclerosus can negatively impact our sex drive; sometimes, it stops it altogether. This week we dive into the topic of Lichen Sclerosus, how it can lower our sex drive, and, most importantly, how we can become empowered to get it back! During our Lichen Sclerosus Virtual Meetup, I discovered a trend…
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