Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus (or syndrome) (VVG-LP)
Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome (or vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus) is a rare variety of lichen planus affecting both the mouth and the vulva/vagina.
Vulvovaginal lichen planus (LP)
There are several different types of lichen planus, a lichenoid condition that can affect the vulva and the mouth. Lichen planus can affect keratinisation of the skin on any part of the body, causing thickening and hardening of skin.
Erosive lichen planus (ELP)
Erosive lichen planus is a chronic ulcerative condition of the mouth, vulva and vagina, being a different condition to cutaneous lichen planus. Erosive lichen planus causes ulcerations.
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)
Contact dermatitis of the vulva can result in what's known as lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), which is itchy, thickened skin. Removing the offending irritant is the best way to solve LSC, but additional creams or soothing ointments can be used.
Marsupialisation of a Bartholin (vestibular) gland cyst
This surgery involves cutting open a Bartholin's duct cyst, and suturing the walls to allow draining.
Marsupialisation of a vaginal cyst
Marsupialisation is a surgical technique whereby a slit is cut into an cyst and the edges are sewn onto other skin to keep it open.
Understanding nabothian cysts
Nabothian cysts are considered to be benign and normal for the most part, and do not require any treatment. Nabothian cysts appear on the surface of the cervix.
Semen allergy
Semen allergy is an allergy to the protein found in semen, and can cause irritation, itching inflammation, and soreness.
Latex-free condoms
What's available, how much and where from.
Bartholin gland cysts and abcesses
What to do with the cysts, blockages and abscesses in the tiny ducts that make you wet.
Oral pilocarpine can moisten a dry vagina
A study shows that oral pilocarpine can offer those on chemotherapy relief from vaginal dryness with mild side effects.
Genital psoriasis
Managing vulvar psoriasis means finding strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, since genital psoriasis does not have a cure just yet.
Lichen sclerosus (LS)
Lichen sclerosus is an autoimmune skin condition of the vulva and anal area that can range from minor itching and skin thickening, to serious scarring and the fusing of the labia and clitoris.
Living with Sjogren’s syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is a condition whereby all the moisture-producing glands in the body dry up. This can cause some problems in the vagina, since moisture is an integral part of the function of the vagina.
Understanding and treating scleroderma
Scleroderma is a skin-hardening autoimmune condition that can affect the vagina and vulva, as well as the rest of the body. The condition can make using your vagina and vulva more challenging, including sex.
Understanding the vaginal fistula
A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ, often caused by childbirth, surgery, or diseases like Crohn's. Symptoms vary based on the affected tissue but may include incontinence, foul-smelling discharge, and painful sex. Diagnosis involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and possibly imaging tests.