It’s not uncommon to have vulvar discomfort, itching, or pain at some point, especially during your period. The vulva is the outer part of the genitalia in people with a vagina. It includes the outer ...

Comparing intensity modulated radiotherapy and conventional external beam radiotherapy in cervical cancer. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract does not ...

Vulvar cancer is a rare condition in which cancer cells develop in the tissues of the vulva, the external genitalia of the female reproductive system. Symptoms of vulvar cancer may include a lump or ...

Vaginas, vulvas, labias, lips — as you grow older and go through puberty, you hear a lot of different terms regarding your parts down under. But you might not be super clear on what *exactly* these ...

Vulvar cancer is an uncommon type of cancer. In its early stages, it has a relatively good prognosis. However, stage 4 vulvar cancer has spread beyond the vulva, which means it is harder to treat. The ...

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 ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

As you go through puberty, it’s normal to have questions about perhaps some of the lesser-known areas of your body, such as your vagina. The changes you experience, or the discussions you have with ...

Eczema around your vagina, known as vulvar dermatitis, happens when the soft folds of skin around your vagina become painful, red, and itchy. It causes thin cracks, red patches, vaginal weeping, and ...

Having an irritated vulva is, at best, distracting. At worst, it can be really painful—not to mention confusing. Like, what’s going on with your vulva to make this happen? Is there some cosmic reason ...