hi, i was diognosed with ls just over a year ago. the reason i was diognosed in the first place, was because i had treated myself for what i thought was thrush. after years and years of trying to figure out what was wrong, i went to see a gyno. i asked my doctor why i could not have sex due to the huge amount of pain, and why my vulva was white, i was then told it was infact ls(found through small biopsy on vulva) i suggest you go do the same thing as if left too long it can be quiet dangerous. i am now using a steriod cream which has helped the colour go back and the pains not so bad now. good luck