Patient information about vulval diseases

For accurate diagnosis and management of a vulval problem, you may wish to consult an expert in vulval diseases in private practice or attend a public hospital multidisciplinary vulval clinic. Your doctor may arrange a referral to an expert in vulval conditions.

The Australian and New Zealand Vulvovaginal Society also provides patient information as web pages or pdf downloads.

Web pages	PDF files
Vulval candida (vaginal thrush) Vulval skin care Vulval lichen sclerosus Vulval psoriasis Vulval lichen planus Vulval pain Vulval disease in children Hidradenitis suppurativa Painful sex	Vulval candida (vaginal thrush) Vulval skin care Lichen sclerosus Vulval psoriasis Vulval lichen planus Vulval pain Vulval disease in children Hidradenitis suppurativa Painful sex

External resources

The following websites have patient information suitable for patients with vulval diseases. The ANZVS does not necessarily endorse their contents.

International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
DermNet NZ New Zealand Dermatological Society
Sex files Auckland Sexual Health Service
British Society for the Study of Vulval Disease
Vulvodynia Support NZ
Vulval Pain Society British
National Vulvodynia Association USA
Vaginismus.com Self-help for women to overcome painful sex
National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group UK
Women's Health Queensland Wide Australia
National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group (UK)
Caredownthere

Please note, members of the ANZVS do not provide an on-line consultation service. See your own health provider if you have a vulval or vaginal condition.