March 06, 2023

Vulvar Cancer Prevention and Self-Surveillance Down There

37 minutes

Dr. Jen is shifting gears to discuss a topic that’s a bit more serious this week: vulvar cancer. Although rare, vulvar cancer is very real and can have incredibly unfortunate outcomes if not treated or monitored correctly. As always, Dr. Jen goes (down) there and doesn’t hold back on the facts when addressing matters of the vulva, walking us through the diagnosis, treatment options and prevention practices. If you are someone or love someone with a vagina, this episode is a staple to have in your back pocket, providing the knowledge necessary to help stay safe.

What’s going down:

The various types of vulvar cancer and their level of commonality

What causes cancer of the vulvar and essential risk factors to be aware of

An in-depth breakdown of colposcopies and the diagnosis process

Treatment options available: surgical and non-surgical

Why self-examinations and vulva surveillance could save your life

What staging is and what it means

Tips and preventative measures to consider to keep yourself safe

Discussing the clitorally ridiculous and dangerous misinformation about “lightening” your vulva. Watch TikTok here!

Find out why extreme dieting and lifestyle shifts won’t make your HPV go away here.

Thank you for continuing the conversation and calling into the Viva la Vulva Voicemail at (503) 893-2016! Please rate, follow, review, and remember that nothing is considered TMI around here.

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Resources

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References

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Practice Bulletin #224: Diagnosis and Management of Vulvar Skin Disorders.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Committee Opinion #675: Management of Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/vulvar-cancer.html

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/vulvar-cancer/about/key-statistics.html#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20women,will%20die%20of%20this%20cancer

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