If you have vulvar cancer, your outcomes will be better if you are treated by a gynecologic oncologist right from the beginning. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has more gynecologic oncologists than any ...

You know you’re supposed to be checking the twins every month. Now it’s time to meet their sister. “As a cancer doctor, I want women doing monthly self-breast exams — but I want them doing self-vulva ...

As above, so below, folks. Not taking proper care down there isn’t just bad news for your bits — it also has the potential to wreck havoc on other parts of your body. “The vulva is a stress sensor, ...

Caring for your vagina is important. You might not realize it, but poor vaginal health isn’t just about vaginal infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Wearing the right underwear, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . High-grade vulvar, vaginal and anal precancer rates decreased or stabilized after the introduction of the HPV ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or ...

Treatment of vulvar carcinoma (VC) is challenging. The objectives of this review were to describe for clinicians the epidemiologic and clinical aspects of VC, the standard of care in terms of primary ...

At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, we surround you with experts who focus completely on cancer, day in and day out. A handful of people form the core of your care team. You have an oncologist who ...

I’m a beauty editor addicted to all things skin-care, which means that, generally speaking, I’m down to try anything in the name of improved skin (after all, it’s my job to be adventurous). But when ...

When it comes to your lady parts, you probably don't know as much as you think you do. "Many women don't even know what the vulva is," says Libby Edwards, MD, chief of dermatology at Carolinas Medical ...

A new study of female Medicare beneficiaries reveals that vulvar lichen sclerosus affects 7 out of every 1,000 women aged 65 and older, significantly higher than rates seen in younger populations. The ...

Cold weather can wreak havoc on skin and immunity — and it turns out; your vaginal health is no exception. Hygiene, dress ...