The vulva is the “package” of external female genitals, which includes the labia majora and labia minora, the clitoris, and the openings to the vagina and urethra. Please click one of the vulval conditions below to learn more.
Bartholin Gland Cysts
What are Bartholin Gland Cysts? The Bartholin's glands are two tiny glands that are located on each...
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Benign Vulvar Lesions
What are Benign Vulvar Lesions? Benign Vulvar Lesions, or neoplasms, of the vagina, are fairly rare. There...
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Genital Herpes
What is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by two types of viruses....
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Genital Warts
What are Genital Warts? Genital warts are a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by the human...
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Vulvar Cancer
What Is Vulvar Cancer? The vulva is part of a woman’s external genital area, that forms the...
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Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)
What is Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia? Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (or VIN) is a condition in which the skin...
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In everyday language, many people mistakenly call the vulva the vagina; however, these terms refer to two different parts of a woman’s body. You should wash your vulva with soap and water just like you do the rest of your body. Most experts caution women against using douches, fragrances, or anything other than soap to clean the vulva.
Vulvas can vary greatly in appearance. Some women have larger or smaller labia, or the two sides of the labia may be asymmetrical. Vulvas can be different colors and have different textures. This variability is perfectly normal – each vulva is as unique as the woman it belongs to.
Your vulva will periodically flush itself out with a naturally-produced discharge. This discharge may have an odor, and this is considered normal and healthy. However if it smells bad or the odor changes in color or texture, this may be a symptom of illness. Some other common symptoms that can indicate one of several vulval conditions are itching, burning, tenderness, sores, or bumps.
And, as always, call your gynecologist if you have questions or concerns about any symptoms you may be having.
If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of, or suffering from Vulval Conditions, or have questions about it, please see your doctor.
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