External Resources
There is a variety of useful information relating to vulval conditions already available online from other similar societies to the BSSVD. Please follow the links below:
SOCIETIES
British Association of Dermatologists
Here you will find advice and leaflets specially written by Dermatologists. Click here
British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
A guide and support relating to sexually transmitted infections. Click here
International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)
You can find a whole list of vulvovaginal subjects. Click here
Vulval Pain Society (VPS)
A great site for women suffering from vulval pain. The VPS also has a very good guide on smears, how to get through them without pain and with your dignity intact. Click here
DERMATITIS
Dermatitis
Leaflet for patients from the Eczema Society Click here
GENERAL ITEMS
General Care
Leaflet for patients from the British Association of Dermatologists Click here
Pelvic floor – Incontinence focus
Website for patients. Covers bladder training, pelvic floor exercises, surgery Click here
LICHEN PLANUS
UK Lichen Planus (UKLP)
A very useful site for women suffering from Lichen Planus. Click here
Lichen Planus
Leaflet for patients from the ISSVD Click here
LICHEN SCLEROSUS
10 facts about Lichen Sclerosus
10 useful facts about Lichen Sclerosus Click here
Lichen Sclerosus
Leaflet for patients from the British Association of DermatologyClick here
NORMAL VULVA
Normal vulva – Adult Women
Leaflet for patients Click here
Normal vulva - Adolescents
This resource is aimed at educating young people on what is a 'normal' vulva Click here
VULVODYNIA
Vulvodynia
Leaflet for patients from the Vulval Pain Society Click here