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The vulva is the external female genitalia. It includes the "lips" or folds of skin (labia), clitoris, and the openings to the urethra and
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Vagina Lumps & Bumps: What are they?
A common concern of women are bumps that they discover on the vulva. Before you panic, know that there are a several causes of bumps or... Read more »
Vulvar Cancer: The Women's Cancer We Never Hear About
Vulvar cancer is the 4th most common female reproductive cancer. In 2008, we'll see about 3460 cases and of those, about 970 deaths are... Read more »
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Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Developmental disorders of the vagina and vulva include many different structural problems that occur while the baby is developing in the mother's... Read more »
Cancer: vulva
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva. Vulvar cancer most often affects the labia, the folds of skin outside the vagina. In some cases,... Read more »
Vulvar Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can take steps to reduce your risk of vulvar cancer. You also can take steps to identify and treat precancerous conditions before they... Read more »
Anal Itch (Pruritus Ani)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention In many cases, you can prevent anal itch by taking the following steps: Practice good anal hygiene - When possible, gently... Read more »
Itching
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PruritusPreventionReferencesTaylor JS, Zirwas MJ, Sood A. Pruritus. In: Carey WD, ed. Cleveland Clinic: Current Clinical Medicine 2009. 1st ed.... Read more »
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