116 - Painful Sex: The Story of Lichen Sclerosus, a Shockingly Under-Diagnosed Post-Menopause Skin Condition, Part 1

Hormone Optimizing Warrior M.D. · Nov 28, 2025 · 30m

Let's talk about a surprisingly common skin condition that impacts women after menopause: Lichen sclerosus. It's a chronic inflammation of the skin which creates a pathological change at the vaginal entrance. These skin changes are often underdiagnosed and even misdiagnosed, sometimes even for years.

This debilitating skin condition can cause persistent and uncomfortable itching, white patches on the skin, and may also result in thinning of the skin. It can cause a disappearance of sensitive skin areas where certain tissue areas fuse. The skin can also crack, resulting in irritation and pain…