women s health issues
Vulvar Cancer
Risk Factors for Vulvar Cancer
The risk of developing vulvar cancer is increased by the following: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection None Precancerous changes (vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia or dysplasia) in vulvar tissues Cigarette smoking Lichen Sclerosus , which causes persistent itching and scarring of the vulva Vaginal Cancer None Cervical Cancer None Anal Cancer None A weakened immune system (due to a disorder such as cancer or AIDS or to medications such as chemotherapy drugs or corticosteroids) Chronic Granulomatous Disease (CGD) (a hereditary disease that impairs the immune system) Most vulvar cancers are caused by persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection . 