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!
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Timestamps for Hormones and Lichen Sclerosus
0:00 – Introduction
2:20 – Dr. Babb's medical background
4:13 – What are hormones
6:06 – Is there a hormonal component to lichen sclerosus
9:52 – Hormones and lichen sclerosus flares
12:04 – Recommendations for people who flare with menstruation
14:18 – Birth control, hormones, and lichen sclerosus
17:34 – Are hormones a treatment for lichen sclerosus
19:32 – LS and menopause
25:06 – What kind of estrogen is beset
29:18 – What's the deal with bioidentical hormones
35:12 – Compounding pharmacies and testosterone
38:30 – How to ask for estrogen/hormones
41:20 – Lichen planus and estrogen therapy
44:02 – How to work with Dr. Corey Babb
47:13 – Summary and Outro
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Email: jaclyn@lostlabia.com & @thelostlabiachronicles on Instagram, Facebook, & TikTok
Thank you! Very helpful info and great new resource with Dr Corey Babb. One question – can you repeat what GSM stands for? I had not heard of it before.
Díane
Thank you so much, Diane. It’s called genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) 🙂 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. We appreciate you.
Jaclyn, if you want to link to The Aziza Project (mentioned by Dr. Babb at 45:37), it’s http://www.azizaproject.org Thanks! 🙂
Wonderful – thanks, Stephanie! I’ll add it into our links today. <3 If you don't mind, can you share a brief summary (3-6 sentences of what your org does and how to donate)?
Sorry for the delayed response, Jaclyn, I was out of the office all last week, and just getting back to my Aziza Project emails today.
The AZIZA Project offers hope to patients suffering from complex gynecologic pain by providing funding for them to see doctors with the necessary knowledge & training. Our fundraising covers the cost of consultations, travel expenses, and treatment for the patients. To donate, please visit our website at http://www.azizaproject.org. Please note that we use a fiscal sponsor, so it will look like your donation is going to Visions Made Viable. Be assured that we will receive your donation.