Quality of life impact and treatment response in vulval disease: Comparison of 3 common conditions using the Vulval Quality of Life Index.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

To compare the quality of life in patients with vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS), vulval lichen planus (VLP) and chronic vulvovaginal candidiasis (CVVC), as measured by the Vulval Quality of Life Index (VQLI).

Methods

A retrospective, single-centre cohort study was conducted at a combined dermatology and gynaecology practice from March 2018 to November 2021. VQLI scores and patient data were systematically collected and recorded in an online patient database. Treatment regimens were individualised and titrated to clinical response.

Results

Over 3 years, a total of 200 women were recruited: 59 with CVVC, 79 with VLP and 62 with VLS. The median duration of follow-up for all patients was 45.43 (16.25-80.89) weeks. At baseline, the median (interquartile

SUBMITTER: Wu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9804714 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature