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Vulval Dystrophy
Vulval dystrophy is a condition that can affect women who have gone through menopause. It is not a harmful condition, though it has the potential to cause patients a degree of distress. It involves the gradual loss of vulval tissue. The vulva is the labia majora, labia minora, clitoral glans and clitoral hood, but this condition can also extend to affect the tissue over the pubic bone, above the vulva. It is a common condition, but though it is harmless, it is always a good idea to consult a local GP or gynaecologist if experiencing any of the symptoms, as they may suggest a more severe problem.
A form of vulval dystrophy is called thick lesions. This occurs when the skin of the vulva or above the pubic bone becomes irritated. This can be caused by scratching or constant friction against rough clothing for example. It causes the skin to become dry and cracked. The skin may bleed as a result of this condition as well. It produces great feelings of discomfort, and can sometimes even be painful for the patient. This condition is best avoided by wearing looser fitting clothing that is less rough on the skin, and avoiding scratching or otherwise irritating the affected area.
Another form of vulval dystrophy is called thin skin. This occurs in many women who have gone through their menopause, and simply involves the skin of the vulva or above the pubic bone becoming thinner over time. This can cause pain or discomfort, but is a natural part of the ageing process.
If any woman experiences symptoms of vulval dystrophy, such as pain or discomfort, thickened or thinning skin or any changes in the skin of the vulva, they should consult their GP or gynaecologist. This condition is harmless and can often be treated relatively easily, but can sometimes be confused with the onset of infection or cancer. This is why it’s so important to have any signs of this condition checked out as soon as possible.
There are a number of ways to alleviate the symptoms of many cases of vulval dystrophy. A doctor or gynaecologist will often recommend that the patient wears loose clothing, and avoids using any soaps or tissue papers that may contain chemicals that are irritating the vulval skin. There are also a number of creams available that can treat the skin and relieve the discomfort of the symptoms.