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How To Check Your Vulva
Around 1000 cases of vulval cancer are diagnosed every year in the UK, mainly in women who have been through the menopause. However, there are also a range of other vulval conditions that affect all women – highlighting how important it is to self-check your vulva. Although it may seem daunting if you haven’t self-checked before, Dr Dawn Harper’s guide will show you exactly how to conduct the check – so grab that mirror!
If you’d prefer to carry out this check away from your computer, then download our specially produced version for your mobile phone from the Channel 4 Mobile site.
Just text VULVA to 84444
Texts and data are charged at your standard network rate.
Terms and Conditions at channel4.com/mobile
For further advice on vulval conditions, visit the Vulval Health Awareness Campaign
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i am 17 and i found a red spot on my vulva bout week ago checked agin today and has got bigger like a little marbal now and to embarrised to go doctors or tell my familey so im keepin it in and realy scared but it anoying when going tolilet because you no its there any sugestions what it might be ?
Hello, I am 16 and I have never had sex but have done sexual things with only one partner. They have also never had sex. I have found small lumps at the opening of my vagina and they can be quite itchy. Are these genital warts, and if so, how do I have them when I have never had sex and my only partner hasn't either. Can I get rid of them? Please help, very worried.
Hi, I am a 39 yr old woman 2 days ago i had a very heavy feeling in my vaginal area. On checking I found a very sore lump on the inside of my inner vaginal lips. I am very worried about this lump. Could you please advise as i note a couple of other people have the sme problem
i am 27 and in committed relationship.(no other sexual partners except my fiance for the last 4 years.)
About 3/4 days ago have noticed a hard ball on outer labia. its about the size of small marble. it's rather hard to the touch. what is this? it is similar to what others have reported here.
Hi, i eamined myself and found that i hv two labia like normal but then the entrance to my vagina was closed up as well. However when i tensed it opened… kind of like a third labia maybe? Im very confused, please help!
Oh, and i also have that the person in this message had so was wondering if you could help out… "hi i examined myself and found loads and loads of spots underneath the skin of my labia najura if u strecth the skin they pop up and appear white inside.. what is this!?!? please help!"
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I am 18, a large lump…the size of a marble now, on my vagina near the front, it appeared about three days ago and is very sore and seems to be slowly growing in size…(i only have one regular partner) im really worried…what is it?
im 14 and my vagina can often be sore and burns when i use the toilet. Before my period i have white stuff that goes trough my underwear. I am to emarssed to go to the doctor. Is it normal?
Hi i have started to notice white tiny lumps around my vulva and im worried about this sum has cleard up but theres one are to still there what is it and can it clear up on its own im 19
my vagina is very sore at times and i have discharge constantly i went to see the doctor the firt time she said the discharge was because i was going to start my periods the second time she said i had thrush im not sure what it could be i am 14
hi i examined myself and found loads and loads of spots underneath the skin of my labia najura if u strecth the skin they pop up and appear white inside.. what is this!?!? please help!