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118 - Painful Sex: The Story of Lichen Sclerosus, a Shockingly Under-Diagnosed Post-Menopause Skin Condition, Part 3
This week, let's wrap up our series on lichen sclerosus by discussing more of the therapies available for treatment. If diagnosed and treated early, the condition can be greatly improved—especially if you're using a hormone replacement therapy approach that's been optimized.
Aside from steroid medication, tacrolimus, estrogen therapy, and testosterone therapy (which were all options discussed in a previous episode), there are other treatment options like platelet-rich plasma, which can be injected to improve vaginal and sexual wellness.
PRP is gaining in popularity because it's considered to…
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