International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2025

International Vulvovaginal Disease Update 2025 is organized by The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and will be held from Apr 25 - 26, 2025 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the presentations, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of vulvovaginal disorders to enable accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of patients with vulvovaginal complaints;
• Understand proper procedures for submitting vulvovaginal specimens for pathologic analysis and how to communicate meaningfully with consulting pathologists;
• Recognize and effectively manage common and resistant cases of vulvovaginitis;
• Obtain knowledge on diagnosing and treating pruritic vulvar conditions;
• Gain insight into dermatoses of the vulva, including lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus;
• Recognize the different prognosis and treatment approaches for LSIL, HSIL, and dVIN;
• Understand the diagnosis and management of vulvar pain from the medical, physical, and psychosocial aspects;
• Appreciate the role and mechanism of pelvic floor physical therapy in managing vulvar pain;
• Learn the current understanding of desquamative inflammatory vaginitis and atrophic vaginitis;
• Learn when and why to collaborate with consultants from other medical disciplines address complex aspects of vulvovaginal care;
• Improve their understanding of various vulvovaginal diseases with lectures that emphasize audience participation.
• Better understand the effects of aging and menopause on the vulva
• Stay informed about new and innovative topics and treatments in vulvar disease, including current research findings and ethics related to these treatments.