The Pelvic Floor Project
Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations.
Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone.
Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use.
No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon.
Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.
The Pelvic Floor Project
56. Lichens Sclerosis with Gynecologist, Dr. Melanie Altas
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I am joined in this episode by Gynecologist, Dr. Melanie Altas, the Director of the BC Centre of Vulvar Health to discuss:
- What is lichens sclerosis
- Signs and symptoms
- How a diagnosis is made
- Suggested treatment
- How lichens sclerosis can affect sexual function and emotional well being
- The benefits of early detection and relationship to cancer
- Suggestions for people who suspect lichens sclerosis
- The potential role of factors like environment, stress, diet
- Ways that your doctor or gynecologist can work with you
- The role of pelvic health physiotherapist
Dr Melanie Altas is a Gynaecologist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at UBC. She is the Director of the BC Centre for Vulvar Health at VGH and a Sexual Medicine Consultant at the BC Cancer Agency. Providing care for individuals with vulvar conditions and vulvodynia is the primary focus of her practice. She is committed to improving access to care for individuals within their own community by increasing public awareness, identifying barriers to care, as well as developing resources for community care providers.
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Support Groups:
Lichens Sclerosis Support Group
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