Itchiness anywhere is unpleasant, but when the feeling is “down there,” it can be especially awkward to navigate — not to mention difficult to interpret. “A lot of people say ‘vaginal itchiness,’ when ...

The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

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 ...

Allergy season is upon us, bringing runny noses and itchy eyes. But what if you're experiencing that itchiness in the vulva and vagina? Let's just say if you've tried to beat a mysterious, recurrent ...

Everyone's labia are different — and yours can change over time. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News; Photo: Getty Images) Whether we like it or not, our bodies are prone to change, influenced by ...

Vulvar cancer is a less common gynecological cancer. HPV infection, smoking, and having a precancerous condition called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia all increase the risk. Outlook for vulvar ...

A labial fusion, also known as a labial adhesion, occurs when the inner lips (labia minor) of the vagina become sealed together. This condition is most commonly observed in girls under the age of ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition. If a person does not receive treatment for VIN, they may have an increased risk of developing vulvar cancer. Most people with VIN do ...