Introduction Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening is a promising strategy to improve coverage and reduce strain on ...

Objective: To compare and analyze the differences in vaginal microecological characteristics between populations with ...

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A new nationwide cohort study from Sweden suggests that widespread human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination could substantially ...

Greater reduction in incidence seen for those vaccinated at 10 to 16 years than for those vaccinated at 17 years or older.

A chronic inflammatory disease similar to canker sores that occur when fatigued, but which invades the eyes, genitals, and major organs, causing severe complications, is Behçet’s disease. It is named ...

Dark spots on your vagina or vulva can be due to aging, friction, and hormones, but more serious causes include infection or even cancer. The color of your vaginal area usually is similar to your ...

After suffering several symptoms in her intimate region, a British woman claims she was ceaselessly misdiagnosed by medics. Doctors were convinced for several years that Clare Baumhauer was simply ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or ...

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 ...

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 ...