Characterizing the Microbiome in Postmenopausal Women with Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

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Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition that leads to scarring, obliteration of normal vulvar architecture, dyspareunia, and significant decrease in quality of life. Little is known about the refractory nature of this condition or which factors contribute to disease flares. Our study aims to determine whether the microbiome is altered in postmenopausal women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, and if this influences disease activity.

Melissa M. Mauskar, M.D.

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