Genital graft-versus-host-disease can be a lifelong risk for female stem cell or bone marrow transplant recipients. The presentation reviews the symptoms of vaginal and vulvar GVHD and discusses treatments that can restore women to full sexual health and functioning.

La enfermedad de injerto contra huésped (EICH) a menudo afecta los genitales tanto en mujeres como en hombres después de un trasplante de médula ósea o de células madre que utiliza células de un donante (alotrasplante). Conozca los síntomas y los tratamientos eficaces para la EICH genital.

Ovarian failure, estrogen deficiency, decreased sex drive, infertility and vaginal graft-versus-host disease are a concern for many women after a stem cell transplant. This presentation discusses what causes these problems and treatment options, particularly for women with vaginal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD).

Graft-versus-Host-Disease (GVHD) occurs when transplanted donor cells attack the patient’s body. It can affect virtually every organ in the body and may require prolonged treatment. This presentation reviews the different types of GVHD, symptoms you should watch for and report to your doctor, and the available treatment options.