Vulvar cancer primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Monalisa Dmello, M.B,B.S., M.D. [2] Syed Musadiq Ali M.B.B.S.[3]

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Overview

Prevention of vulvar cancer includes a comprehensive approach involving awareness, screening, and preventative vaccinations.

Primary Prevention

Avoid exposure to HPV

  • Having sex at an early age
  • Having many sexual partners
  • Having a partner who has had many sex partners
  • Having sex with uncircumcised males

Delay sex

  • Waiting to have sex until you are older can help you avoid HPV.

Use of condoms

  • Condoms provide some protection against HPV.

Avoidance of smoking

  • Clinical survey show no smoking is another important way to reduce the risk of cervical precancer and cancer.

Vaccination

  • HPV vaccination for girls age 9-16

Regular gynecological examinations

  • Pap test
  • Treatment of precancerous abnormalities

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