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BackTable / OBGYN / Podcast / Episode #64
Vulvovaginal Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment Approaches
with Dr. Hope Haefner
Vulvovaginal disorders can be very complex to manage, and many OBGYNs struggle with diagnosis and treatment, especially if topical steroids don’t improve symptoms. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, guest host Dr. Jessica Ritch welcomes Dr. Hope Haefner, a leading expert in women’s health, to discuss diagnosis and management of several vulvovaginal diseases.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, September 3). Ep. 64 – Vulvovaginal Disorders: Diagnosis & Treatment Approaches [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Hope Haefner
Dr. Hope Haefner is an OBGYN at the University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Dr. Jessica Ritch
Dr. Jessica Ritch is a minimally invasive gynecologist at Florida Center for Urogynecology in Miami.
Synopsis
The discussion covers the importance of accurate diagnosis through physical exams and intake surveys, approaches to pain and symptom management, the significance of vestibulectomy, and the implementation of different treatments for conditions such as vulvodynia, lichen sclerosus, and hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Haefner emphasizes the importance of early treatment, the multidisciplinary approach in their clinic, the use of different types of steroids for lichen sclerosus, and innovative treatments and diagnostics. She discusses next-step treatments if common treatments aren’t working, such as the “lichen sclerosus cocktail.” Finally, the episode highlights the need for ongoing professional education and provides resources for further learning.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:21 - Common Symptoms and Initial Diagnosis
07:19 - Examination and Workup
13:44 - Treatment Approaches for Vulvodynia
20:27 - Managing Lichen Sclerosus
32:27 - Products to Avoid
36:29 - Anoscopy for HPV
40:34 - Addressing Hidradenitis Suppurativa
44:39 - Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources
Resources for Everything Vulvovaginal Disorder (by Dr. Haefner):
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/r8nhr1j8c19tn9n/AACRLvxGGSgEtZCi6Zzh-yBQa?e=2&dl=0
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