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Latest revision as of 14:33, 2 April 2019

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]

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

Avoid exposure to HPV

Delay sex

Use of condoms

Avoidance of smoking

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

Vaccination

Regular gynecological examinations

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+Prevention of vulvar cancer includes a comprehensive approach involving awareness, screening, and preventative vaccinations.
-==Prevention==
+==Primary Prevention==
-:*Avoidance infection of HPV: Keeping a healthy sex behavior, using condom, injecting [[HPV vaccine]].
+'''Avoid exposure to HPV'''
-:*Detecting pre-cancerous conditions: A [[Pap test]] and pelvic examination need to be done for adult women. Other tests recommended include HPV DNA test and vulva self-examination.
+:* Having sex at an early age
-:*Quitting [[smoking]]
+:* 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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+[[Category:Gynecology]]
+ [[Category:Up-To-Date]]
+[[Category:Oncology]]
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