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Test Your Diagnostic Skills in Vulvar Diseases of Various Skin Tones
The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) education committee created this resource to address the fact that women of color are historically underrepresented in dermatology and gynecology education. Limited educational tools contribute to the challenge of diagnosing vulvovaginal diseases and identifying the different appearances in various populations, particularly women of color.
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ISSVD New President
The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) is delighted to announce Debra Heller, MD as its new president. Dr. Heller is Professor Emeritus of Pathology at Rutgers-NJ Medical School, Newark NJ. She is board certified in Anatomic Pathology, Pediatric Pathology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, and one of her major areas of interest is vulvar and vaginal diseases. Dr. Heller is the author of over 300 published articles and numerous books and book chapters, including three relating to diseases of the vulva. She serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease and was the Founding President of the North American Chapter of the ISSVD. We congratulate her on this well-deserved honor and wish her all the best in her new role. She will serve as President until the close of the XXVIII World Congress to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada-July 10-15, 2026
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Now Available for Free Download: ISSVD's Practical Guide to the Diagnosis and Management of Lichen Sclerosus
This practical guide to Lichen Sclerosus, developed by the ISSVD, provides a comprehensive resource on the diagnosis and management of this chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting the vulva. It offers insights into pathogenesis, epidemiology, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, including topical corticosteroids and potential surgical interventions. The guide emphasizes evidence-based approaches and expert recommendations to help healthcare professionals better understand and manage Lichen Sclerosus, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
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Vaginal Microbiome
Understanding how the microorganisms that inhabit the vagina interact with each other and with the host is fundamental in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vulvovaginal disease. The ISSVD is proud to announce the publication of 5 comprehensive manuscripts that revealed advances on the role of the microbiota in lower genital tract infection in women of all ages. These manuscripts are preceded by a commentary by Prof. Jack Sobel, Dean and Distinguished Professor of the Wayne State University School of Medicine
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How to Perform, Applications, and Interpretation
The ISSVD Vaginitis and Microbiome Committeesubcommitteeon Microscopy guidelines has published a manuscript titled:
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Clinical Manifestations and Evaluation of Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Atrophy
The ISSVD Vaginitis and Microbiome Committee subcommittee on vaginal atrophy has published a manuscript titled:
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Management of postmenopausal vulvovaginal atrophy:
The ISSVD Vaginitis and Microbiome Committee subcommittee on vaginal atrophy has published a manuscript titled:
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ISSVD/ICS comments on the FDA communication on the use of energy-based devices to perform vaginal ‘rejuvenation’ or vaginal cosmetic procedures
ISSVD and ICS comments on the FDA communication on use of laser and radiofrequency for vaginal ‘rejuvenation’, vaginal cosmetic procedures, urinary incontinence, lichen sclerosus, and vulvodynia.
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