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Join the Lichen Sclerosus (W)holistic Healing Summit May 8-13

This May, more than 1,000 individuals worldwide will gather virtually to participate in the (W)holistic Healing Summit. Hosted by the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network (LSSN), the summit offers multiple evidence-based interactive sessions for a whole-body approach to help you live with vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and will cover topics such as Lichen Sclerosus, sexual health, pelvic pain, and mental health. The summit is open to everyone, with various donation levels offering …

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What Everyone with Lichen Sclerosus Needs

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By Dr. Jaclyn Lanthier Founder, The Lost Labia Chronicles Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that the medical community considers an autoimmune disease. While it can affect the extragenital skin (e.g., abdomen, chest), it primarily affects the genitals (i.e., the vulva, the perianal area, and the penis). Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) can cause symptoms like itch and pain. It can cause the skin or areas of the genital …

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Menopause or Lichen Sclerosus?

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By Stephanie Hrehirchuk Naturopathic Doctor & North American Menopause Society Certified Practitioner “There’s no way every woman in menopause feels this pain.” I tried to get my point across to my doctor without becoming a difficult patient. “Having sex feels like broken glass!” Looking back, I wish I had been a more difficult patient. I’d accepted the pat on the head and the menopause diagnosis and then continued to watch my vulva, …

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Understanding Lichen Sclerosus

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By Dr. Jaclyn Lanthier Founder, The Lost Labia Chronicles “You have lost the majority of your labia minora”, my doctor said to me casually. I lost my…what? Yes, you read that right. That day, when my doctor told me about my lost labia, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had no idea what that meant. Unfortunately, vulvovaginal and pelvic health conditions are rarely, if ever, discussed in sex education. …

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Kegel Assessment Lubricant Guide Food & Symptom Tracker ADENOMYOSIS About A thickening of the uterus Occurs when endometrial tissues moves into the uterus’ outer muscular walls May result in an adenomyoma, which is a mass/growth inside the uterus Potential Causes Unknown More common in women who have had multiple children Symptoms Painful menstruation A uterus that is 2-3x its normal size Can be asymptomatic Diagnosis A pelvic exam that reveals …

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