Vulvar Diseases in Auckland
The
vulva
is the external
female genitalia
. It includes the ‘lips’ or folds of skin (labia majora and labia minora), clitoris, and the openings to the vagina and urethra (tube which carries urine). There is a wide range of vulvar (or vulval) conditions and diseases including: fungal, bacterial or viral infections (e.g. yeast infection, sexually transmitted infections); skin conditions (e.g. contact dermatitis); epithelial disorders (relating to the epithelium, the outside layer of cells that covers the skin and mucous membranes, e.g. lichen sclerosus); raised lesions or masses (e.g. cysts or abscesses); potentially malignant or malignant (cancerous) conditions (e.g. vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma); and injuries to the vulva. Treatment varies and depends on the specific condition and may include medication and surgery.
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Auckland Dermatology is the largest dermatology practice in New Zealand. We prides ourselves on providing quality care to all tour patients. . .
Dr. Dionne Mills-Sillik is a Obstetrician & Gynaecologist . . . .
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General gynaecology, colposcopy, laparoscopy . . . .
General Gynaecology, Menstrual disorders, ovarian cysts/masses & fibroids, Menopausal health, Hysteroscopic surgery . . . .
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Gynaecological Cancer, Colposcopy, Vulva & Cervical Preinvasive Disease, Complex Gynaecological Surgery . . .