4 hazards of vulvar leukoplakia

Vulvar leukoplakia is a common disease in menopausal women. It is very harmful to patients. It can not only cause initial symptoms such as vulvar itching and abnormal vaginal discharge, but also cause other diseases and even cancer when the disease progresses seriously. The specific harm of vulvar leukoplakia can be summarized as follows:

1. Cause vulvar itching

Almost all patients with vulvar leukoplakia experience varying degrees of vulvar itching, and some patients scratch constantly because the itching is unbearable, resulting in local skin rupture. In addition, the range of itching varies from patient to patient, with some confined to the outside of the vaginal opening and others extending to the outside of the anus.

2. Causes abnormal leucorrhea

Some patients with vulvar leukoplakia have symptoms of increased leucorrhea, and care should be taken to differentiate them from gynecological diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis or cervicitis. In addition, a small number of patients present with ulcers at the site of vulvar lesions.

3. Causes burning and stinging sensation in the vulva

About 15% to 20% of patients with vulvar leukoplakia experience vulvar burning and tingling, mostly in middle-aged and elderly women. This symptom is not easy to relieve during the treatment process.

4. Changes in vulvar skin

Patients with vulvar leukoplakia may also experience symptoms such as skin thickening, localized or diffuse white patches or spots. In severe cases, the labia majora and minora may disappear, the urethral opening may atrophy, and they may even suffer from urinary incontinence and be unable to have sexual intercourse.