vulva cancer - Women's Health Message Board

juneg · 02-18-2009, 02:32 PM

what is HPV

vicksetr · 02-28-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by juneg

what is HPV

HUman Pappiloma Virus - I think the majority of women get it at some time and it doesn't usually cause symptoms but it is the main cause of cervical cancer. In the UK they are now vaccinating young girls against it to try to reduce cervical cancer later in life.

Drafly · 02-28-2009, 10:20 AM

Have you been diagnosed with vulvar cancer? Have you been diagnosed with HPV? If so what type of HPV do you have? Have you had biopsies to confirm these diagnoses? HPV can affect not only the cervix, but the vagina, vulva, labia, and everywhere in between including the anus and rectum.