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| term used to describe chronic discomfort or pain of the vulva, especially burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness of the area. |
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| term used to describe any disorder that causes swelling or infection of both the vulva and the vagina. |
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| Infections caused by the fungus Candida. The most apparent symptom of a yeast infection is a thick, white vaginal discharge; some women also experience a red, itchy vulva. |
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| Caused by an overgrowth of bacteria that are normally present in the vagina. This type of vaginosis is the most common vaginal infection for women of reproductive age. |
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| sexually transmitted, vaginal discharge that is bubbly, greenish-yellow, and has an odor; itching and soreness of the vulva and the vagina; and burning when you urinate |
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| Herpes simplex virus (HSV) |
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| "genital herpes," is caused by a virus. Genital herpes can be controlled, but not cured. Most women with genital herpes will have sores or lesions on the vulva, or on the outside of the vagina |
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| Human papilloma virus (HPV) |
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| Is caused by a virus. It can be controlled, but not cured. Genital warts, usually gray, white, or purple, that grow in their vagina or rectum, or on their vulva or groin. |
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| procedure that surgically corrects vaginal or uterine prolapse |
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| performed to remove uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous tumors |
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| blocking the fallopian tubes with cautery, clips or sutures, either done via the umbilicus or above the pubic bone |
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| outpatient procedure designed to decrease or eliminate heavy menses (periods) or abnormal bleeding |
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