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2006 HISTOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF VULVAR DERMATOSES: PATHOLOGICAL SUBSETS The purpose of this classification is to assist clinicians in interpreting pathology reports. It is important to consider the clinical presentation in addition to the histology to determine a diagnosis.
TAKING A SEXUAL HISTORY IN PATIENTS WITH VULVOVAGINAL COMPLAINTS Sexual concerns often exist with vulvar pain and disease. It can be awkward to assess these concerns if a practitioner is not sure what or how to ask these problems. The following is recommended as part of the investigation of our patients with vulvovaginal complaints without […]
GENERALIZED UNPROVOKED VULVODYNIA What is it? “Generalized unprovoked vulvodynia” is the term used to describe pain in the vulva This is the outside skin of the female genitalia that extends from the mons (hair bearing area in front of the pubic bone) to the area in front of the anus. The pain occurs spontaneously […]
VULVODINIA GENERALIZADA NO PROVOCADA ¿Qué es? “Vulvodinia generalizada no provocada” (VGNP) es el término que se aplica ante el dolor vulvar sin causa aparente. La vulva es la parte externa de los genitales femeninos que se extiende desde el monte de venus (esto es el área con vello púbico localizada por encima del hueso […]
CANCER DE VULVA ¿Dónde está la vulva? La vulva es la porción externa de los órganos genitales femeninos. Se compone de los labios mayores (dos labios grandes y carnosos), los labios menores (por dentro de los labios mayores), el prepucio ( un pliegue de piel que cubre el clítoris), el clítoris, el periné (el […]
VULVAR CANCER Where is the vulva? The vulva is the outer portion of the female genital organs. It consists of the labia majora (two large, fleshy lips), the labia minora (small lips that lie inside the labia majora), the prepuce (a fold of skin over the clitoris), the clitoris, the vestibule (the vaginal opening), and the […]
VULVAR LICHEN SCLEROSUS What is it? Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a long term skin disease that mainly affects the genital skin. It usually starts around the age of menopause but may occur in children. It occurs in 1 in 1000 women and less often in men and can occur in children. The skin outside […]
VULVAR LICHEN PLANUS What is it? Lichen planus (LP) is a disease of the skin caused by inflammation. Vulvar lichen planus occurs most commonly in women 50-60 years old. It can affect the genital area including both the vulva and the vagina. The most common symptoms are burning and soreness. Some women describe itching […]