Vulvar Mini Series

This course provides a comprehensive overview of common vulvovaginal conditions and their evaluation and management. Participants will learn to recognize and treat causes of vulvar pruritus, vulvodynia, noninfectious vaginitis, and conditions such as lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen planus, and desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV). The program will cover clinical examination techniques, diagnostic strategies including when biopsy is indicated, and evidence-based treatment frameworks, including non-estrogen and non- prescription options. Participants will also gain exposure to vulvovaginal procedures through surgical video demonstrations and review the role of multidisciplinary care in managing complex conditions. Core Objectives Describe the evaluation and differential diagnosis of common vulvovaginal conditions, including causes of vulvar pruritus, vulvodynia, and noninfectious vaginitis. Recognize the clinical presentation and diagnostic features of lichen sclerosus, lichen simplex chronicus, vulvovaginal lichen planus, and desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV). Perform appropriate clinical examinations and determine when biopsy is indicated to establish an accurate diagnosis. Develop evidence-based treatment plans, including strategies to manage the itch scratch cycle, therapies for vulvovaginal lichen planus, and frameworks for treating vulvodynia. Review pharmacologic, non-estrogen, and non-prescription treatment options for vulvovaginal conditions and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Increase familiarity with vulvovaginal surgical procedures through video demonstrations, including reconstructive techniques such as flaps. Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary care in the management of complex vulvovaginal disorders.