Restoration of sexual function in patients with kraurosis vulvae
https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347.2019.13.1.063-069
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.
About the Authors
A. G. Solopova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Health Ministry of Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Antonina G. Solopova - MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Clinical and Preventive Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU HM of RF.
62 St. Zemlyanoi Val, Moscow 109004.
Researcher ID: Q-1385-2015
Scopus Author ID: 6505479504
V. S. Moskvichyova
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Health Ministry of Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viktoria S. Moskvichyova - Clinical Resident, Department of Sports Medicine and Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of General Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU HM of RF.
62 St. Zemlyanoi Val, Moscow 109004.
Researcher ID: H-2410-2019
T. A. Blbulyan
Yerevan State Medical University named after Mkhitar Heratsi
Armenia
Armenia
Tatevik A. Blbulyan - Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yerevan SMU n.a. Mkhitar Heratsi.
2 Koryun St., Yerevan 0025.
A. D. Makatsariya
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Health Ministry of Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexander D. Makatsariya - MD, PhD, Corresponding Member of RAS, Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Clinical and Preventive Medicine, I.M. Sechenov First MSMU HM of RF.
62 St. Zemlyanoi Val, Moscow 109004.
Researcher ID: M-5660-2016
Scopus Author ID: 6602363216
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Solopova A.G., Moskvichyova V.S., Blbulyan T.A., Makatsariya A.D. Restoration of sexual function in patients with kraurosis vulvae. Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproduction. 2019;13(1):63-69. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17749/2313-7347.2019.13.1.063-069
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