While some gynaecological cancers, such as cervical cancer, are more widely discussed, vulval cancer – which the HPV vaccine ...
This sexually transmitted infection is almost entirely preventable. Here's what experts say you really need to know to ...
Gynecological cancers affect the reproductive organs of people who were assigned female at birth (AFAB). They include cancers of the: Cervix Ovaries Uterus Vagina Vulva A sixth type is a very rare ...
Girls who are vaccinated against HPV are not only well protected against cervical cancer; they are also less likely to develop severe precancerous lesions of the vulva and vagina, particularly if they ...
While a vulvar or vaginal lump can be a symptom of cancer, it’s usually caused by less serious conditions. Vulva and vaginal cancer are fairly rare, so if you have a pubic lump, it’s likely caused by ...
Several factors can affect vaginal cancer survival rates. They include the stage and type of cancer as well as your age. Effective treatments for vaginal cancer are available, especially if it’s found ...
HPV is a common virus linked to cervical cancer. A doctor explains how it spreads and why timely vaccination and regular ...
Vulvar and cervical cancers affect thousands of women each year, particularly in low and middle-income countries. In 2022, the World Health Organization estimated that about 94% of the deaths caused ...