What will happen if vulvar leukoplakia lasts a long time?

If vulvar leukoplakia persists for a long time, it is necessary to actively treat it, otherwise it may affect work and rest, cause urination difficulties, sexual life difficulties, systemic symptoms, and increase the risk of cancer. The specific situation is analyzed as follows:

1. Impact on daily routine: If vulvar leukoplakia is not treated in time, symptoms of severe vulvar itching may occur, which may affect daily routine.

2. Difficulty urinating: After suffering from vulvar leukoplakia, the vulvar skin and mucosa may turn white, the surface may become rough and uneven, and there may be symptoms such as ulcers and erosions. Due to local skin damage, some patients may experience difficulty urinating.

3. Difficulty in sexual life: Suffering from vulvar leukoplakia may cause the local skin and mucous membrane of the vulva to become thinner, or even the urethral opening to become narrow, thus affecting sexual life and causing difficulties in sexual life.

4. Systemic symptoms: Suffering from vulvar leukoplakia may lead to low immunity of the human body, increase the chance of bacterial and viral invasion, and then cause systemic symptoms, such as: chest tightness, shortness of breath, general weakness, decreased appetite, etc.

5. Increase the risk of cancer: For patients with vulvar leukoplakia, if the condition is serious and they do not receive effective treatment for a long time or if the treatment is improper, once the condition worsens, it may increase the risk of cancer.

Vulvar leukoplakia has a great impact on the human body. Once it is confirmed that you have vulvar leukoplakia, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment in time.