-
Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners
Are there any side effects of steroid ointment use?
Related Topics
I have recently been diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus (LS) and given steroid ointment to treat it, are there any side effects of this treatment? -
Find a professional to answer your question
Find a professional to answer your question Search Now
-
1
Thanks
Dr Ljiljana Miljkovic-Petkovic
Gynaecologist, Obstetrician
I am an experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist who is passionate about providing the highest level of care in a personalised and compassionate manner. We offer … View Profile
With a long-term use of steroid ointment and long duration of Lichen Sclerosus (LS) vulvar skin becomes even more thin and atrophic and often the vaginal opening gets smaller, and labia can get fused. This severely impacts the ability to have intercourse.
Report this post
You must be a HealthShare member to report this post. to your account or now (it's free).
