Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Medical Review

Written by: Dr. Von Chiao Wen Doctor of Medicine (MD), N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Reviewed by: Dr. Lee Chin Meng Doctor of Medicine (MD), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Overview of Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Precancerous Genital Lesions can occur in the cervix, vulvar and vagina. This premalignant condition is known as cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN) respectively.

Signs and Symptoms of Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Pain, Pruritus, Dyspareunia, Post coital bleeding, Vaginal discharge

Common Causes of Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection

Risk Factors of Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Smoking, Increased parity, Early age of intercourse, Unprotective sex, Oral contraceptive pills, Immunocompromised

Investigation Techniques for Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Vaginal examination, Pap smear, Colposcopy, Biopsy and histopathology

Treatment and Prevention of Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal

Ablative therapy, Local excision, Laser therapy, Topical estrogen cream, Hysterectomy, HPV vaccination, Quit smoking, Protective sex

Available Pre Cancerous Genital Lesions Cervical Vulvar And Vaginal Medicines

No medicines currently available for this condition.