While some gynaecological cancers, such as cervical cancer, are more widely discussed, vulval cancer – which the HPV vaccine ...
Scrolling through TikTok as one does, a video came across my FYP or "for you page" – it was a woman talking about the fact that she just found out that this tiny freckle on her vulva turned out to be ...
Vulvar cancer is typically slow-growing and may take several years to progress without treatment. However, some types can spread more rapidly. How fast vulvar cancer spreads depends on several factors ...
Inspection of the vulva is an essential part of a complete pelvic examination, and yet the area is often overlooked or given only a very cursory examination by clinicians. For their part, patients can ...
Watch: 'I thought I had a bad case of thrush - it turned out to be rare vulval cancer' When Pippa Sharp spotted a sore on her left labia, she assumed it was caused by the bad case of thrush she ...
Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...
Vaginal cancer doesn’t always have visible symptoms. If symptoms occur, they may include raised bumps, flat spots, or discolored skin patches around your vaginal opening or inside your vaginal canal.
Vulvar pruritus with no erosions or papules A woman with no history of sexually transmitted diseases suffers intense vulvar itching. Hypopigmentation was noted with no erosions or papules. A ...
Cold weather can wreak havoc on skin and immunity — and it turns out; your vaginal health is no exception. Hygiene, dress ...
Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or intercourse. Treatment depends on the cause and ...