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Symptoms
By Mayo Clinic staff
Recognizing possible signs and symptoms of vulvar cancer may help you detect the disease early, before it reaches a later stage. This may give you a better chance for successful treatment and long-term recovery. If you experience any of the following vulvar signs and symptoms, see your doctor:
- Itching that doesn't go away
- Burning, pain and tenderness
- Bleeding that isn't from menstruation
- Skin changes, such as color changes or thickening
- A lump, wart-like bumps or an open sore (ulcer)
When to see a doctor
Because an early diagnosis of vulvar cancer increases the likelihood of successful treatment, it's important that you see your primary care doctor or gynecologist if you experience irregular bleeding, persistent itching, burning, pain or tenderness in your genital area, or if you notice skin changes or a lump or open sore on your vulvar area.
If you have already been treated for vulvar cancer, be sure to see your doctor for regular follow-up exams to guard against recurrence of the disease.
