Swapping tried-and-true health tips with friends is great when you're dealing with a headache or hot flash. If you have a vaginal ulcer, though, you may not want to hop on a group chat discuss it. But ...

Women vaccinated against HPV had a 37% lower risk of developing high-grade vulvovaginal lesions compared with unvaccinated ...

Girls who are vaccinated against HPV are not only well protected against cervical cancer; they are also less likely to ...

Four international medical societies have collaborated on consensus statements for physicians, published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, about how to treat pre-invasive lesions of the ...

Girls who are vaccinated against HPV are not only well protected against cervical cancer; they are also less likely to ...

Although human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are best known for preventing cervical cancer, a new study from Sweden finds that women and girls who received the immunizations are also less likely to ...

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

VIN can look like raised bumps, flat spots, or patches of discolored skin. Visible symptoms may vary depending on the type you have. In some cases, VIN may not cause noticeable symptoms at all.

About a year ago, Ann Heslin experienced "incredible burning pain" on her vulva and discovered two ulcers on her labia. She told her dermatologist about it — her father had died of skin cancer and she ...

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, known for preventing cervical cancer, can also help safeguard against precancerous lesions of the vulva and vagina in girls and women, according to a study.

About a year ago, Ann Heslin experienced "incredible burning pain" on her vulva and discovered two ulcers on her labia. She told her dermatologist about it — her father had died of skin cancer and she ...

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 ...