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Revision as of 17:59, 7 October 2015
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]
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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