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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Vaginal

Health Encyclopedia: Vaginal Tumors

Alternative Names

Vaginal cancer; Cancer - vagina; Tumor - vaginal


Prevention

No certain preventative measures are known, but early detection can be maximized by regular yearly pelvic examinations and Pap smears.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Vaginal Slings: When Surgery for Incontinence Goes Wrong
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert

...surgeries, but here I am going to focus on mid-urethral vaginal slings.   First of all, it is... Read more »

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Vaginal Delivery Versus Planned C-section: Pros and Cons
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...to waiting for labor to begin and having a natural vaginal delivery.  Some professional women... Read more »

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Urinary Tract Infections in Post-Menopause Women with Vaginitis Eased by Estrogen
By Toni Hurst , Health Expert

...women who suffer from vaginitis (or irritation to the vaginal area) that is caused by low... Read more »

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Orgasm History Revealed by the Way You Walk!
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...percent success rate in determining the history of vaginal orgasm in women by the way they walk.... Read more »

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What is a Colposcopy and When Do You Need One?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...colposcopy, you may experience some dark colored vaginal discharge or some spotting. If you had... Read more »

Health Guide

Vaginal yeast infection
......watery, white discharge to a thick, white, chunky discharge (like cottage cheese) Vaginal and labial itching , burning Redness of the vulvar skin Inflammation... Read more »
Vaginal tumors
Vaginal cancer; Cancer - vagina; Tumor - vaginal Symptoms Painless vaginal bleeding and discharge Bleeding after sexual intercourse ... Read more »
Vaginal cysts
......Gartner's duct cyst Causes, incidence, and risk factors There are several types of vaginal cysts, which can range in size from the size of a pea to that of an orange. Vaginal... Read more »
Vaginal tumors
A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ. Alternative Names Vaginal cancer; Cancer - vagina; Tumor - vaginal ... Read more »

Medications

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......menopause. It is a very effective treatment for reducing vaginal menopause symptoms (e.g.,... Read more »

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...prevent the diseases and will not treat active cervical/vaginal/vulvar cancer, genital warts, or... Read more »

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...hot flashes). If you need treatment only for vaginal menopause symptoms (e.g., vaginal... Read more »

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......Tell your doctor immediately if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. Estrogens may also... Read more »

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...common side effects may include: constipation vaginal dryness trouble sleeping swelling... Read more »

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