The Barriers and Perceived Benefits to Vulvar Self-Examination in the Management of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
More widespread VSE may result in earlier detection of the complications of vulvar lichen sclerosus. Most women would perform VSE if recommended by a health care provider; however, currently only half are receiving this advice. Further research should be performed to determine whether VSE affects clinical outcomes.
Authors
- Louise Anne Keogh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2963-6451)
- Sarah R. Adamson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6581-6033)
- Christopher Chew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2766-9607)
- Helen Saunders (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9424-2160)
- Emma Veysey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1782-9945)
- Anneliese Willems (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3546-648X)
Institutions
- Royal Women's Hospital (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Parks Victoria (AU)
- Alfred Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
- Published
- 2024-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/lgt.0000000000000848
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Genital Health and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.72