The LS Guide
Empowering everyone with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably.
If you’ve got vulval LS, or you’re supporting someone who has, we’ve created this guide to help you. Written by our team of doctors, researchers and, most importantly, people with LS, it’s full of information, practical advice and easy-to-use resources to help you learn more, and live better.
What is vulval LS?
Learn about LS, what causes it and the signs and symptoms to look out for. Get to know the anatomy of the vulva and how to do your own regular vulva checks at home.
Medical support
Find out how to get an LS diagnosis, what to expect and who can help. Learn about the specialists you might see and the appointments you should have.
Treatment for vulval LS
Get to know about LS treatment, find out how it works and how to calm and control your symptoms at home.
Everyday life with LS
Get to know how to look after your vulva and prevent and relieve your LS symptoms. Find practical advice on sex, periods, clothing, exercise and emotional wellbeing.
LS in the long term
Learn how LS can progress over time, how treatment might change, and how this relates to other conditions, including vulval cancer, the menopause and incontinence.
Partners, families and carers
Find out about supporting someone with LS, including the role you can play, the help they might need, how to do vulva checks and what support is available, for them and you.
Information for healthcare professionals
Find out how and why we created this guide and discover LS resources to help you educate, treat and support your patients.
About this guide
Learn about the team that created this guide and how they created it, find out who it’s aimed at, and read our disclaimer.