A 23-year-old woman was diagnosed with vulvar cancer! Her "bad habits" are a wake-up call for everyone! It's worth learning from

"Doctor, I'm only 23 years old, how come I have vulvar cancer?" Xiao Li asked painfully on the hospital bed. A few months ago, Xiao Li found that her private parts were always itchy and ulcerated. At first, she thought it was just a common inflammation and took some medicine. But the situation not only did not get better, but became more and more serious. In desperation, she came to the hospital, and after a series of examinations, she was diagnosed with vulvar cancer. This result was like a bolt from the blue, and Xiao Li found it hard to accept. She was young and had no major health problems, so how could she get this disease?

1. Does a woman’s vulvar cancer have anything to do with bad habits?

Vulvar cancer is a relatively rare but serious gynecological malignancy with complex causes. Factors such as HPV virus infection, high-risk sexual behavior, chronic inflammation, and low immune function may all lead to the occurrence of vulvar cancer.

Zhao Fanghui, an expert at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, pointed out that infection with HPV virus is one of the important causes of vulvar cancer, especially persistent infection with high-risk HPV.

Studies have shown that high-risk HPV types such as HPV-16 and HPV-18 are one of the main causes of vulvar cancer.

HPV virus is not only transmitted through sexual intercourse, but can also be transmitted through contact.

Therefore, maintaining personal hygiene and avoiding unclean sexual behavior are important measures to prevent HPV infection.

At the same time, regular physical examinations and early screening are also the key to early detection and treatment of vulvar cancer.

2. Xiao Li’s “bad habits” serve as a wake-up call for everyone

After a detailed consultation, I found that Xiao Li had some "bad habits", which may be the important reasons why she suffered from vulvar cancer.

Long-term neglect of private health:

Xiao Li seldom undergoes gynecological examinations and always ignores any abnormal conditions in her private parts, thinking they are just minor problems and not going to the hospital for examination.

This negligence leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

The habit of neglecting the health of private parts is not uncommon among many young women.

They think they are young and healthy and nothing serious will happen.

In fact, it is this mentality of taking chances that prevents many early lesions from being discovered and treated in a timely manner.

Not paying attention to personal hygiene:

Xiao Li does not pay much attention to personal hygiene in life, especially during menstruation and after sex, and lacks proper cleaning habits.

Poor hygiene in the private parts can easily lead to infection and inflammation, increasing the risk of disease.

Proper personal hygiene is essential to preventing vulvar cancer.

Especially during menstruation and after sexual intercourse, you should pay more attention to the cleanliness of your private parts to avoid bacterial and viral infections.

At the same time, choosing suitable underwear materials and detergents can also effectively reduce the risk of infection.

Abuse of lotion:

In pursuit of so-called "cleanliness", Xiao Li often uses various feminine washes, but she doesn't know that excessive cleansing will destroy the natural bacterial balance of the private parts, leading to a decrease in resistance and making it more susceptible to infection by viruses and bacteria.

Many women mistakenly believe that using cleansing lotion can keep their private parts clean. In fact, excessive cleaning will disrupt the acid-base balance of the private parts, making it easier for harmful bacteria and viruses to grow.

It is recommended that you only use clean water to clean your private parts and maintain a natural acid-base environment.

Unhealthy lifestyle habits:

Xiao Li has an irregular schedule, often stays up late, eats unhealthy food, and likes to eat spicy food.

These bad living habits lead to decreased immunity and increase the risk of disease.

A healthy lifestyle is the basis for disease prevention.

A regular schedule, a balanced diet, and moderate exercise can effectively improve immunity and reduce the risk of disease.

Young people should avoid staying up late, reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods, eat more vegetables and fruits, and stay healthy.

Ignoring HPV vaccination:

Although HPV vaccine can effectively prevent a variety of HPV-related diseases, Xiao Li feels that he is still young and there is no need for him to be vaccinated, thus missing out on an important preventive measure.

HPV vaccine is an important measure to prevent HPV infection and its related diseases.

The World Health Organization recommends that women of appropriate age should receive the HPV vaccine as early as possible to reduce the risk of HPV-related cancers such as cervical cancer and vulvar cancer.

3. What are the early signs of vulvar cancer?

Lou Hanmei, director of the Department of Gynecological Oncology at Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, reminds that when the following symptoms appear in the body, be alert to the signs of vulvar cancer:

Itching and burning pain in private parts:

Long-term itching and burning pain in the private parts, especially aggravated at night, should be taken seriously.

Private itching and burning pain are common symptoms for many women, but if these symptoms persist for a long time and worsen at night, they may be an early sign of vulvar cancer.

Women should seek medical attention promptly and undergo detailed examinations to rule out the possibility of malignant lesions.

Private ulcers and nodules:

If unexplained ulcers or nodules appear in the private parts and do not heal after a long period of treatment, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.

One of the early symptoms of vulvar cancer is unexplained ulcers or nodules in the private area.

If this situation is found and there is no improvement after taking medication, you should go to the hospital for a biopsy in time to confirm whether it is a malignant lesion.

Private bleeding, abnormal secretions:

Abnormal bleeding or increased secretions from the private parts, with an odor, may be a sign of disease.

Patients with vulvar cancer often experience symptoms such as private bleeding and abnormal secretions.

These symptoms may be mistaken for common inflammation or infection, but if the symptoms persist for a long time and are accompanied by an odor, you should be highly vigilant and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Although vulvar cancer is rare, its harm is huge.

Xiao Li's experience is a wake-up call for everyone. Female friends should take it as a warning, pay attention to their own health, develop good living habits, have regular gynecological examinations, and get HPV vaccines as early as possible to prevent the occurrence of diseases. Health is the most precious wealth. Don't pay a heavy price for negligence. Follow me and I will take you to learn more about gynecology!