The Vulva
Health Encyclopedia: Vulva
The vulva is the external female genitalia, including the labia ("lips" or folds of skin), clitoris, and the urethral and vaginal openings.
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Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?
By Dr. Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...concern of women are bumps that they discover on the vulva. Before you panic, know that there... Read more »
What is a Colposcopy and When Do You Need One?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...colposcopy allows your doctor to look at the vagina, vulva and cervix. A colposcope is a medical... Read more »
It Hurts, Burns, Can't Think About Sex....Help!!
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...without suffering, can't think about sex pain in the vulvar area. The opening of your vagina,... Read more »
Genital Herpes During Pregnancy
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...infected with the herpes virus is via the birth canal or vulva. In rare cases the virus can pass... Read more »
How Can I Keep From Spreading Herpes?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertI found out 2 months ago that I have genital herpes. My concern is that I’ve never had an... Read more »
Health Guide
Cancer: vulva
...Ulcer , thickening or lump Usually on the labia majora May be anywhere on the vulva Local itching, pain, burning, bleeding Pain with urination... Read more »Cancer: vulva
......sexually-transmitted disease such as human papilloma virus (HPV, or genital warts) may play a role. Cancer of the vulva usually occurs after menopause, typically in women age 50 or older.... Read more »Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva
Prevention Adequate prenatal nutrition and avoiding exposure to illness, medications, and alcohol are all important for adequate fetal growth and development. Developmental disorders may... Read more »Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva
Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva include a variety of structural abnormalities that occur during fetal development. Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »Cancer: vulva
... Cancer - perineum Prevention Safe sex behaviors may decrease your risk of vulvar cancer. This includes using condoms to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. A... Read more »
Medications
...vagina, and the area around the outside of the vagina (vulva). It is also used to prevent... Read more »
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