Chief Medical Officer UK Good Samaritan Hospital Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon Clinical Professor of Ob/Gyn
This week on BackTable OBGYN Podcast, guest host Dr. Jessica Ritch welcomes Dr. Hope Haefner, MD a leading expert in women’s health, to discuss diagnosis and management of several vulvovaginal diseases. Vulvovaginal disorders can be very complex to manage, and many OBGYNs struggle with diagnosis and treatment, especially if topical steroids don’t improve symptoms. This 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. Additional resources available at: https://lnkd.in/gSakNyDq Listen at the link below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gZMnxD-5 Also listen on: Apple: https://lnkd.in/gtT5iGb5 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gVK-nA98 #OBGYN64 #vulvardisorders #womenshealth Amy Park, MD. Mallory Stuparich, MD, FACOG, Rachel Rubin, Camille A. Clare MD MPH CPE FACOG (she/her/hers) Dana Gibbs, MD