Vulvar cancer occurs in postmenopause

• May 3, 2024

Vulvar cancer is a malignancy, which usually occurs in women older than 50 years or who are in postmenopause. It affects the lips and folds of the skin of the vagina , in accordance with Carlos Aranda , director of the Oncological Institute of Morelos.

The specialists point out that the infection for him Human papilloma virus (HPV), chronic skin changes, Cancer cervical or smoking , can generate this type of neoplasia.

The women who have Cancer vulvar present injuries Brown in the vulva, itching, bleeding , moles, thickening of the skin , painful urination, unusual smell and painful sexual intercourse.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , Carlos Aranda explains what vulvar cancer is and who are the specialists who treat the disease .

The specialist explains that the treatment for Cancer of the vulva is ambulatory, so injuries they can be cured with creams or ointments; In addition, they can be removed with laser beam or surgical methods.