(282) Impact of Lichen Sclerosus on Menopausal Women's Sexual Health

Abstract Introduction Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a vulvar dermatosis of unknown origin that affects 1 in 70 women. There higher incidence menopausal women, which may be due to detection bias. LS presents with skin texture changes, hypopigmentation, and scarring. Common symptoms include burning, pruritus, dyspareunia. Objective This study was understand the sexual health experience for women part larger on microbiome genetics LS. Methods We interviewed 25 biopsy proven 5 post-menopausal who do not have or any other symptoms. postmenopausal specifically surveyed them regarding impact their diagnosis had health. Results The majority (n=10) reported satisfactory sex life prior being diagnosed However, (n=11) respondents it negatively changed since most as (n=8). When asked how responded “too uncomfortable at times so hesitant cause irritation,” “pain, avoidance intercourse,” “no life,” desire no sex.” Unfortunately, were told when they about possible changes life. Furthermore, (n=28) prescribed medications procedures done improve Conclusions Our revealed negative our participants' yet informed this given treatment options. hope will call attention providers need patient education LS' potential effects women's Disclosure Any authors act consultant, employee shareholder an industry for: Scynexis