Restoration of sexual function in patients with kraurosis vulvae

Abstract

Kraurosis vulvae or vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a non-neoplastic skin disease that affects the female genital area. It is characterized by hypoplastic dystrophy, itching, pain, changes in the vulva appearance, narrowing of the vaginal opening, dysuria and dyschezia. Psychosexual disorders often occur in patients with VLS and can significantly impact their quality of life. In addition, there is a risk of malignization of the process. That is why such patients need timely treatment to prevent the development of a malignant disease, restore the quality of life, maintain the physical and mental status, and correct the sexual dysfunction.

Keywords

• lichen sclerosus, sexual function, rehabilitation, quality of life, gynecology